DB4ME

Criteria Ratings Points

Critical Analysis

70 to >64.0 pts

Advanced

Each of the assignment prompts are considered and clearly analyzed as part of a comprehensive discussion. Contextual factors are considered, key terms are defined, complex issues are navigated with precision and nuance, and relevant research is used.

64 to >58.0 pts

Proficient

The assignment prompts are unevenly considered and analyzed, and/or some aspects of context, terminology, awareness of complexity, the need for nuanced understanding, or relevant research are lacking.

58 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The assignment prompts are largely disregarded or presented in a superficial manner that does not deal with the context, terminology, complexity, or relevant research related to the subject matter.

0 pts

Not Present

70 pts

Organization & Synthesis

50 to >45.0 pts

Advanced

The argument and conclusion of the essay are coherently organized and written. The introduction, conclusion, and body of the paper all evidence a clear and coherent understanding of the broader issues involved in the topic.

45 to >41.0 pts

Proficient

The argument and conclusion of the essay are relatively clear, yet partially obscured by poor organization and writing. While the paper demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and understanding of basic facts, aspects of all or some of the introduction, conclusion, or body of the paper lack clarity or coherence.

41 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The clarity and coherence of the paper are fundamentally lacking.

0 pts

Not Present

There is no clarity or coherence to the paper.

50 pts

Quality of Sources

20 to >18.0 pts

Advanced

Sources are current, credible, appropriately used, and/or relevant.

18 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Some sources are solid, yet others are lacking, whether in terms of current relevance, credibility, or appropriate use.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Sources are used but not critically evaluated for their relevance, credibility, or appropriate use.

0 pts

Not Present

There is no conclusion and / or no sources.

20 pts

Research Paper: William E. Blackstone Grading Rubric | PPOG641_D01_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Grammar & Spelling

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Word choice is adequate.

27 to >24.0 pts

Proficient

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Word choice is adequate.

24 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but needs significant improvement. Word choice can be improved.

0 pts

Not Present

Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are misused. Writing style is difficult to understand. Word choice is poor.

30 pts

Turabian Format

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Citations and format are in current Turabian style. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12-point Times New Roman font.

27 to >24.0 pts

Proficient

Citations and format are in current Turabian style with few errors. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12-point Times New Roman font.

24 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Citations and format are in current Turabian style though several errors are present. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.

0 pts

Not Present

Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are not included or not formatted correctly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect.

30 pts

Total Points: 200

Research Paper: William E. Blackstone Grading Rubric | PPOG641_D01_202140