Social Science Research Outline Assignment

Criteria Ratings Points

Content 13 to >11 pts

Advanced

All sections of the research paper are clearly included, and the outline is properly structured and organized.

11 to >8 pts

Proficient

An important section isn’t clearly distinct or there are minor errors with the overall structure.

8 to >0 pts

Developing

Important sections of the paper are missing and the structure is not well organized.

0 pts

Not Present

13 pts

Content 11 to >9 pts

Advanced

There is adequate support for the main ideas in the outline using sources from the annotated bibliography and at least 2 additional peer-reviewed sources.

9 to >7 pts

Proficient

Some ideas are not clearly supported and there isn’t sufficient use of the sources from the annotated bibliography.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

There are fewer than 5 total peer-reviewed sources. The main ideas aren’t well supported and the sources from the annotated bibliography are not used.

0 pts

Not Present

11 pts

Content 11 to >9 pts

Advanced

The premise of the paper is clear, and the ideas flow logically.

9 to >7 pts

Proficient

The premise isn’t entirely clear or it is difficult to identify one premise and/or the flow of ideas can be clarified and improved

7 to >0 pts

Developing

The outline lacks a clear premise and/or there is little logical flow to the ideas.

0 pts

Not Present

11 pts

Structure 6 to >5 pts

Advanced

The outline is appropriately formatted.

5 to >3 pts

Proficient

The outline is appropriately formatted with a few minor errors.

3 to >0 pts

Developing

The outline formatting has numerous errors.

0 pts

Not Present

6 pts

Structure 6 to >5 pts

Advanced

Sources are listed in correct APA format.

5 to >3 pts

Proficient

Sources are listed in APA format with a few minor errors.

3 to >0 pts

Developing

Sources are listed with numerous formatting errors.

0 pts

Not Present

6 pts

Research Paper: Outline Grading Rubric | SMGT506_D01_202440

Criteria Ratings Points

Structure 3 to >2 pts

Advanced

Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are well done with no errors.

2 to >1 pts

Proficient

Spelling and grammar are generally good with a few minor errors.

1 to >0 pts

Developing

There are numerous noticeable spelling and grammar errors.

0 pts

Not Present

3 pts

Total Points: 50

Research Paper: Outline Grading Rubric | SMGT506_D01_202440