history of north American economics

Exceptional (5) Excellent (4) Good (3) Poor (2) Unacceptable (1)

Expression,

style, and

structure

Exceptional introduction that grabs interest

of reader and provides a well established,

clear, and concise statement of purpose.

Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and

thorough development of thesis with

excellent transitions between and within

sections. Conclusion provides an exceptional

summary of the topic with concluding ideas

that impact the reader and introduces no new

information. The style and voice are not only

appropriate to the given audience and

purpose, but also show originality and

creativity.

Excellent introduction that is interesting and

states the research topic. Thesis is clear and

an arguable statement of position. The paper

is written in a clear and logical order that

supports thesis with excellent transitions

between and within sections. The conclusion

provides an excellent summary of the topic

with clear concluding ideas and introduces

no new information. The style and voice are

appropriate for the audience and the purpose

of the paper.

Good introduction that is interesting and

states the purpose of the research topic. The

thesis is for the most part clear and provides

an arguable statement of position. The paper

is written in a clear and logical order that

supports thesis with good transitions

between and within sections. The conclusion

provides a good summary of topic with clear

concluding ideas while introducing no new

information. The overall style and voice are

appropriate for the audience and the purpose

of the paper.

Basic introduction that states the topic but

lacks interest. Thesis is somewhat clear and

arguable. Somewhat clear and logical

development with basic transitions between

and within sections. Conclusion provides a

basic summary of topic with some final

concluding ideas. The conclusion introduces

new information and/or is lacking clarity.

The style and voice are not very appropriate

for the audience and purpose of the paper.

Introduction is weak or there is no

introduction of the purpose of the research

paper. The paper’s purpose is unclear/thesis,

weak, or missing. The paper lacks

development of ideas with weak or no

transitions between and within sections. The

conclusion provides a lack of summary of

the topic and/or introduces new information.

The style and voice are inappropriate or do

not address given audience, purpose, etc.

APA &

documentation

Virtually free from errors in APA format

including, citations, references, headings,

page numbers, quotations, etc.

There are only very minor errors in the APA

format including, citations, references,

headings, page numbers, quotations, etc.

There are a few APA formatting errors in the

document but they do not distract from

reading the document.

There are several and/or frequent APA

formatting errors in the document and they

are distracting.

There is little adherence to APA format in

the document and the errors are very

distracting.

Grammar and

punctuation

Virtually free from grammatical,

punctuation, verb tense, and spelling errors

(includes correct use of articles and

prepositions; word choice is specific,

purposeful, dynamic, varied, and appropriate

for the audience; and correct sentence

mechanics).

Very minor grammatical, punctuation, verb

tense, and spelling errors that do not distract

the reader (includes correct use of articles

and prepositions; word choice is purposeful,

varied, and appropriate for the audience; and

correct sentence mechanics).

Several grammatical, punctuation, verb

tense, and spelling errors are present, but the

overall meaning is clear (includes correct

use of articles, and prepositions, appropriate

and diverse word choice for audience, and

correct sentence mechanics).

Significant grammatical, punctuation, verb

tense, and spelling errors and difficult to

understand at times (includes correct use of

articles, and prepositions, appropriate and

diverse word choice for audience, and

correct sentence mechanics).

Grammatical, punctuation, verb tense, and

spelling errors that distract the reader and

meaning is unclear (includes correct use of

articles, and prepositions, appropriate and

diverse word choice for audience, and

correct sentence mechanics).

Content

Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely

detailed, and accurate. Information clearly

relates to the thesis. Exceptionally critical,

relevant and consistent connections made

between evidence and thesis. A wide variety

of excellent sources used in paper. Overall,

an exceptional analysis. Paper is of

appropriate length.

Information relates to the main topic and the

paper is well-researched, detailed, and

accurate. A variety of sources are used and

are appropriate. Excellent connections made

between evidence and thesis. Overall, an

excellent analysis and the paper is of

appropriate length.

Information relates to the main topic, but

somewhat lacking details and/or examples.

The sources used for the paper are for the

most part useful and appropriate. There is a

connection between the evidence and thesis

but it is limited. Overall, a good analysis.

Paper is slightly under or above word limit.

Information relates to the main topic, few

details and/or examples are given. Paper

shows a limited variety of sources. Minor

connection made between evidence and

thesis. Paper is substantially over or under

the word limit.

Information has little or nothing to do with

the thesis. Information has weak or no

connection to the thesis. Limited or no

connections made between evidence and

thesis. Overall, the paper lacks analysis and

is substantially over/under the word limit.

TOTAL SCORE

Criteria: Word count: 1,000-1,200 excluding tables, figures, appendices, footnotes, or references. You must use APA style (see Courses Outline for APA sample paper and resources).

Note: The Opinion piece/Comparative essay/Traditional research paper must include a title page with the total word count indicated on the bottom right. In addition, the cover page must include your full names and student numbers.

You are permitted to work on the final paper by yourself or in a group with one other classmate.

ECON 327

Rubric: Team/Individual Final Paper

Category Evaluation Criteria and Corresponding Grade

/10

/5

/10

/25

Note: The Opinion piece/Comparative essay/Traditional research paper must include a title page with the total word count indicated on the bottom right. In addition, the cover page must include your full names and student numbers.

You are permitted to work on the final paper by yourself or in a group with one other classmate.

ECON 327

Rubric: Team/Individual Final Paper

Score