Advanced OS Research

CATEGORY

100%

80%

60%

40-0% points

Introduction/

Research theme ____/3

exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic.

Research theme is exceptionally clear, well-developed and a definitive statement.

proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic.

Research theme is clear and arguable statement of position.

basic introduction that states topic but lacks interest.

Research theme is somewhat clear and arguable.

weak or no introduction of topic.

paper’s purpose is unclear/ Research theme is weak or missing.

Content knowledge: Quality of Research

____/5

paper is exceptionally researched, contains 5 peer reviewed articles, the 5 articles relate to the Research theme in a logical manner using own figures/diagram/ charts. References are correctly cited

information relates to the main topic.

Paper, is well-researched in detail and from 4 good sources. References are correctly cited

information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Shows a limited variety of sources. References are not cited correctly

information has little or nothing to do with the Research theme.

information has weak or no connection to the Research theme. References are not cited correctly.

Content application: Critical evaluation

____/10

exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between evidence and Research theme.

Excellent analysis.

consistent connections made between evidence and Research theme

Good analysis.

some connections made between evidence and Research theme.

Some analysis.

limited or no connections made between evidence and Research theme.

Lack of analysis.

Conclusion

____/2

excellent summary of Research theme with concluding ideas that impact reader.

introduces no new information.

good summary of topic with clear concluding ideas.

introduces no new information.

basic summary of topic with some final concluding ideas.

introduces no new information.

lack of summary of topic.

Writing

____/5

Well organized with all major sections. Writing is clear and relevant, with no grammatical and/or spelling errors – polished and professional. Reference section properly formatted.

Organized with all major sections. Most ideas are stated clearly and are related to the topic, with only minor grammatical and/or spelling errors. Reference section adequate.

The paper is very challenging to read due to poor writing flow. Many ideas require clarification and/or are off-topic or have marginal relevance to the survey. Many grammatical and/or spellings errors throughout the paper. Improper reference section.

Not well organized with missing sections. Paper does not meet the criteria for the survey (too short or incomplete, too long, and/or completely off-topic). Reference section missing.