RESEARCH PAPER: HOW AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FRAMES YOUTH PROBLEMS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Criteria Ratings Points

Question Content

20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

• Major points are stated clearly and are supported by valid evidence and logical reasoning. • Objective, reasoned analysis is employed. • An authoritative and persuasive voice is used. • Resonates Christian world view supporting your themes throughout your writing. • Four fully developed pages of content excluding the title-page, abstract, and reference page (s). • Use of 2 peer-reviewed scholarly references along with course materials/texts.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

• Most major points are stated clearly and supported by valid evidence and logical reasoning, but some points may require clarification or greater support. • Some improvements to objective tone/perspective may be required. • Further interpretation and/or support for Christian world view needed. • Less than 4 fully developed pages of content excluding the title-page, abstract, and reference page (s). • Use of 1 peer-reviewed scholarly references along with course materials/texts.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Major points require significant clarification and scholarly or Christian world view support. • Significant improvements to objective tone/perspective are required. • Less than 3 fully developed pages of content excluding the title-page, abstract, and reference page (s). • No external peer-reviewed scholarly references other than course materials/texts.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Opposing Viewpoints

20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Opposing viewpoints are sufficiently acknowledged and critically evaluated.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Opposing viewpoints are acknowledged but may require greater evaluation.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Opposing viewpoints are not adequately acknowledged and/or addressed.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Conclusion 13 to >11.0 pts

Advanced

The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas.

11 to >10.0 pts

Proficient

The conclusion does not fully derive from the paper’s ideas.

10 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Conclusion does not derive logically from the paper’s main ideas.

0 pts

Not Present

13 pts

Grammar, Spelling, & Format

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

Minimal to no errors in grammar or spelling. Formatted in current APA format.

13 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

Minor errors in spelling and grammar. Minor adjustments needed in APA format.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Numerous errors in spelling or grammar. Not formatted in current APA format.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Research Paper Grading Rubric | CJUS702_D01_202130

Criteria Ratings Points

Page Length

7 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

Required page length of 4 pages is met. This does not include title-page, abstract, nor reference page(s).

6 to >5.0 pts

Proficient

Required page length was not met or exceeded required page length of 1 page. This does not include title-page, abstract, nor reference page(s).

5 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Page length may be significantly shorter or longer than the requirement by 2 or more pages.

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Total Points: 75

Research Paper Grading Rubric | CJUS702_D01_202130