Research Design

Criteria Ratings Points

Content - Quality of Information

50 to >47.0 pts

Advanced

All components of the assignment are answered in a well-thought-out manner and supported.

47 to >45.0 pts

Proficient

All components of the assignment are answered in a well-thought-out manner, but some areas lack support.

45 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Some components of the assignment are not addressed in a well-thought-out manner.

0 pts

Not Present

50 pts

Content - Scholarly Resources

20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

The student supports statements with at least three scholarly resources and integrates them well throughout the assignment.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Student supports statements with at least two scholarly resources, but the integration is not as thorough as it could be.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student supports statements with only one scholarly resource, and/or does not integrate them well throughout the assignment.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Structure - Format and Tone

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Professional vocabulary, writing style, and tone are used consistently throughout the assignment. Any sources used are properly referenced/cited in APA format.

27 to >25.0 pts

Proficient

Professional vocabulary, writing style, and tone are used consistently throughout the assignment. Any sources used are referenced/cited but have APA formatting errors.

25 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Several errors exist within professional writing style, tone, and APA citation/reference formatting.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Total Points: 100

Research Methods & Designs Assignment Grading Rubric | BUSI710_D05_202140