Order 955398: Jean Piaget
RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPER EVALUATION
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Introduction: Thesis statement and relevance to climate 10 pts, |
The writer does not introduce the topic. |
The writer introduces the topic but does not show relevance to course content. No question or hypothesis |
The writer introduces the topic but does not show relevance to course content. Question or hypothesis is vague or unclear |
The writer introduces the topic and its general relevance to course content. Poses a question or hypothesis |
The writer introduces the topic and its specific relevance to course content. Clearly poses a question of hypothesis. (200 words or more) |
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Body: Structure/Flow 30 pts. |
There is no real flow of information and the order is not logical |
There is a weak flow of information and the order is not very logical. Not written in correct paragraph form |
There is a general flow of information and the order is somewhat logical. 3-4 paragraphs in incorrect form |
Organization of the topic is mostly clear and logical. 1-2 paragraphs that are wrong length or poorly formed |
Consistently demonstrates a logical and coherent, easy to follow plan of organization. Separate paragraphs for each of the points made in the body |
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Content: Coverage and relation to course work 30 pts.
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Content shows no relation to course content or is not based on relevant and current research. |
Writer covers the content in general without being redundant. Relation to course work is not clearly demonstrated. Does not refer to the research |
Writer covers the content in general without being redundant. Relation to course work is clearly demonstrated. Over uses quotations, does not draw connections or make comments or does not connect to research |
Writer covers the content in depth without being redundant. Based largely on research Relation to course work is somewhat demonstrated. |
Writer covers the content in depth without being redundant. Relation to course work is clearly demonstrated. Uses quotes from research that consistently add to the content and are integrated smoothly |
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Clarity of Writing: Easy to understand 15 pts. |
Plagiarism or more than 12 spelling grammar errors = ZERO for the paper |
Writing is average. Written in student’s own words. Used first person 3 or more times 9-12 spelling or grammar mistakes. |
Writing is average. Written in student’s own words. Used first person 1-2 times. 8-9 spelling or grammar mistakes. |
Writing is mostly clear and concise. Written in student’s own words. Mostly written in third person. 6-7 spelling or grammar mistakes. |
Writing is clear and concise. Written in student’s own words. Written in third person. Rare spelling or grammar mistakes. |
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Conclusion: What was learned? 15 pts.
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No obvious conclusions made. |
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Writer makes weak conclusions and/or suggestions for further research. Not obvious that writer learned from the research. |
Writer makes some conclusions and/or suggestions for further research. Obvious that writer learned from the research. |
Writer makes precise conclusions and/or suggestions for further research. Obvious that writer learned from the research. |
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Length or # of words 10 pts. |
Less than 800 words |
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800-900 words |
900-1000 words |
More than 1000 words |
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References
Types 10 pts. |
Fewer than two references from scholarly or professional or material not current |
2-3 sources but not listed in correct form in bibliography |
Two sources from current professional/ scholarly works. All listed correctly in bibliography |
Three sources from current professional scholarly works. All listed correctly in bibliography |
More than three references from scholarly and current works. All listed correctly in Bibliography |
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Source Citations 10 pts. |
Incorrect in-text citations. Works cited has many mistakes or is missing. |
Incorrect in-text citations. Works cited has no mistakes. |
Mostly correct style within content. Works cited has a few mistakes. |
Mostly correct style within content. Works cited has no mistakes. |
Correct style within content. Works cited has no mistakes. |
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Fact Sheet 10 pts. |
Missing |
Limited information |
Fact sheet structure difficult to follow |
Average in design, limited facts |
Ample facts, well designed, easy to follow |
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Presentation 10 pts.
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Not presented |
Mispronounced words, did not know material, read presentation |
Unprofessional dress, read material |
Knew material, questionable professional dress |
Well presented, eye contact, knew material, professionally dressed |
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TOTAL |
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15 pts. |