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Research Project: Outlines & References Assignment Grading Rubric

Research Project: Outlines & References Assignment Grading RubricDownload

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

Thesis Statement

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30 to >24 pts

Advanced

The thesis statement is clear, logical, and sets up the focus of the paper.

24 to >14 pts

Proficient

The thesis statement is clear and logical, but the purpose is unclear.

14 to >0 pts

Developing

The thesis statement is present, but lacks clarity, logic, purpose.

0 pts

Not Present

The thesis statement is unclear or not present.

24 / 30 pts

Research Question(s)/Issues Being Addressed

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30 to >24 pts

Advanced

Research question(s)/issues are clearly stated. The full scope of the approach of research effort is captured.

24 to >14 pts

Proficient

Research question(s)/issues are clearly stated.

14 to >0 pts

Developing

Research question(s)/issues are stated, but need more depth to improve clarity.

0 pts

Not Present

Research question(s)/ issues are not stated clearly. The scope of the research is not identified.

30 / 30 pts

Outline

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30 to >24 pts

Advanced

Fully developed outline. APA formatted citations are included in each point. The sections of the paper are determined with estimated space for each section. The sections clearly build on focus from the thesis statement.

24 to >14 pts

Proficient

Fully developed outline with APA formatted citations are included in most points. The sections of the paper are determined with estimated space for each section. The sections appear to build on focus from the thesis statement.

14 to >0 pts

Developing

Full sentences with APA formatted citations are included in less than half of the points. The sections of the paper are determined with estimated space for each section. The sections mostly build on focus from the thesis statement.

0 pts

Not Present

Full sentences with APA formatted citations are not included in each point. The sections of the paper are not clearly determined. The sections do not appear to build on focus from the thesis statement.

27 / 30 pts

References

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30 to >24 pts

Advanced

The preliminary reference list contains at least 20 scholarly/peer-reviewed sources. The sources are less than 5 years old.

24 to >14 pts

Proficient

The preliminary reference list contains only 16-19 scholarly/peer-reviewed sources. The sources are less than 5 years old.

14 to >0 pts

Developing

The preliminary reference list contains only 12-15 scholarly/peer-reviewed sources and less than 50% of the sources are less than 5 years old.

0 pts

Not Present

The preliminary reference list contains less than 12 sources. More than 50% of the sources are older than 5 years.

30 / 30 pts

Spelling & Grammar

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15 to >14 pts

Advanced

Spelling and grammar are correct, with no errors.

14 to >9 pts

Proficient

Spelling and grammar are correct, with 1–2 errors.

9 to >0 pts

Developing

Spelling and grammar require further review, with 3–6 errors.

0 pts

Not Present

Spelling and grammar review is not evident or is incomplete, with 7 or more errors.

11 / 15 pts

APA

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15 to >14 pts

Advanced

There are no APA errors in the assignment.

14 to >9 pts

Proficient

There are 1-2 APA errors in the assignment.

9 to >0 pts

Developing

There are 3-4 APA errors in the assignment.

0 pts

Not Present

There are at least 5 APA errors in the assignment.

9 / 15 pts

Total Points: 131