Research Paper: Restorative Justice

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Points Earned

Research Topic

14 to 15 points

A clear, concise research topic. The topic must be related to the subject matter of the course and can be validated by theory and the academic literature.

12 to 13 points

The research topic is identified, discussed, documented, and addressed for the most part.

1 to 12 points

One or more of the elements were not adequately included.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Bibliography

9 to 10 points

A minimum of six (6) academic journal articles are identified to support the research topic. Proper current APA citing formatting.

7 to 8 points

Supporting journal articles are presented for the most part.

1 to 6 points

The supporting journal articles were not adequately presented.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Clear and meaningful connection of sources

9 to 10 points

A discussion of how the selected journal articles support the research topic and an application of theory.

7 to 8 points

A discussion of the selected journal articles and their support for the research topic for the most part.

1 to 6 points

The discussion of the supporting journal articles and the applicable theory needs more content and/or

lacks a clear explanation.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Structure 30%

Advanced

92–100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Points Earned

Grammar and Spelling

4 to 5 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

2 to 3 points

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 1 points

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Current APA Format Compliance

4 to 5 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references.

2 to 3 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

1 to 1 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in current APA format in the required items.

Page Count

4 to 5 points

The minimum page count is 2–5 pages.

2 to 3 points

The minimum page count is partially met.

1 to 1 points

The minimum page count is lacking.

0 points

The minimum page count is extremely lacking.

Total

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