Research Paper

Research Paper Grading Rubric

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Clarity of problem statement and introduction

• A concise introduction is included that provides the reader with a preview of the organization of the paper and clearly states the topic of the term paper.

20%

Introductory paragraphs missing or poorly constructed

Introduction provides little or no preview of the organization of the paper or the topic of the term paper

Introduction provides an adequate preview of the organization of the paper and the topic of the term paper

Introduction provides a concise and effective preview of the organization of the paper and the topic of the term paper

Critical thinking using economic prrinciples

   Key points and arguments in the body of the paper demonstrate critical thinking using economic concepts learned in class.

At least two graphs or tables are included as a part of the presentation.

40%

Key points and arguments demonstrate little understanding of basic economic concepts.

No graph or table is included.

Key points and arguments demonstrate some understanding of basic economic concepts.

No graph or table is included.

Key points and arguments demonstrate some understanding of basic economic concepts.

At least one graph or table is included.

Key points and arguments demonstrate superior understanding of basic economic concepts.

At least two graphs or table are included.

Conclusion and applications to your life

   Term paper includes a clear summary and conclusion, including a brief statement reflecting on what you feel you have learned from the assignment and how that learning may be applied to your life or work going forward.

10%

No conclusion or statement of learning included.

Summary/conclusion and statement of learning unclear or poorly worded.

Summary/conclusion and statement of learning included but needs improvement.

Summary/conclusion and statement of learning concise and clearly written.

Effective writing

  Term paper is clearly organized and logically presented. Writing includes proper grammar, spelling and punctuation (including verb agreement and complete sentences).

Paper includes a narrative of up to 8 pages (not including title page, reference list, or appendices).

20%

Arguments presented in case study are poorly organized and difficult to follow. Writing includes errors in grammar and spelling.

Arguments presented in case study are poorly organized and difficult to follow, but writing includes few errors in grammar and spelling.

Arguments presented in case study are well organized and easy to follow but writing includes errors in grammar and spelling.

Arguments presented in case study are well organized and easy to follow. Writing includes few errors in grammar and spelling.

Paper includes a narrative of at least 8 pages.

Use of APA style in reference list and in-text citations

   All facts, figures and direct quotes are properly cited using APA format in-text citations.

APA format sources are provided for all tables and figures.

A reference list using APA format is included with at least seven sources.

10%

No in-text citations are used for facts, figures or direct quotes.

No APA format sources are provided for tables and figures.

No reference list is included.

APA format in-text citations are missing for many facts and figures or direct quotes.

APA format sources are missing for tables and figures.

A reference list using APA format is included with fewer than seven sources.

Some facts and figures and direct quotes are not properly cited using APA format in-text citations.

APA format sources are missing for some tables and figures.

A reference list using APA format is included with fewer than seven sources.

All facts and figures and direct quotes are properly cited using APA format in-text citations.

APA format sources are provided for all tables and figures.

A reference list using APA format is included with at least seven sources.