Research Paper for Business Capstone
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ResearchPaper.docxGraduate Management Research Paper: Grading Rubric
Dr. William Dean
(Grading Guide)
Student Name: Title:
Date: Scoring: _______ out of 100 points
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Cover Sheet/Paper Header |
Title, Your name, Professor’s name, class, date, no errors 5 points |
Evidence of 4
4 points |
Evidence of 3
3 points |
Evidence of 2 or less
2 points or less |
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Introduction: This section provides a history of the topic and associated research. It should clearly state the purpose of the paper, inclusive of thesis statement. |
Clearly and concisely states the purpose. Is engaging and relevant. Previews the structure of the paper. No errors. The thesis statement is clearly stated.
15 points |
States the purpose of the paper and is clear. Minimal errors
10 points |
States main topic but is not engaging and does not outline structure
7 points |
Does not state purpose, More than 5 grammatical errors. Unclear on all fronts
5 points or less |
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Development of main points This will include itemized arguments with points in support and rebuttal of thesis statement.
This section includes a focus on creative thinking, thoroughness of thought, and is relevant to the stated research paper thesis. |
+Outlines an idea. Has clear, thoughtful facts or arguments to support idea and topic of paper. No errors. + Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea both for and against thesis statement + Section headings used
30 points |
Each paragraph has some sufficient detail. Minimal errors. + Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.
20 points |
Paragraph lacks details. Writing unclear. Some errors. + Each paragraph lacks supporting detail sentences.
15 points |
No evidence to support points, many errors. + Each paragraph fails to develop the main idea.
10 points or less
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Conclusion This section provides a substantive summary of the key points outlined in the paper and completes the thesis statement’s intent.
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The conclusion is engaging and restates personal learning. Organized and draws facts together in coherent way. No errors. Is more than one paragraph
20 points |
The conclusion restates the purpose. Minimal errors.
15 points |
The conclusion does not adequately restate the purpose.
10 points |
No evidence of a conclusion.
0 points |
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Works Cited + 10 required Will be either peer-reviewed or PDF-formatted articles. Books used at a minimum and in addition to articles. |
Done in MLA and with no errors. Has at least 10 good references. Includes single space citations and double space between sources 10 points |
Done in correct format with some evidence of format error. Has at least 7 references 7 points |
Not in correct format. Less than 7 references.
5 points |
No bibliography
0 points |
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Citations + MLA format + 15 minimum |
All main ideas are cited in the text. MLA is utilized correctly with no errors. Citations include author(s) and page number
10 points |
Some cited works. Errors in consistency.
7 points |
Few cited works are done in the correct format.
5 points |
No citations.
0 points |
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Grammar/Spelling /Punctuation |
No errors in spelling, sentence structure, etc.
5 points |
Limited Errors
4 points |
Many errors
3 points |
Can’t read
0 points |
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General review + Submitted electronic version of document by due date of paper. + Word choice is generally good. The writer often goes beyond the generic word to find one more precise and effective. Meets assignment length of 12-14 pages of content. |
5 points |
4 points |
3 points |
0 point |
