For Kesha Grey only

RESEARCH PAPER - GRADING RUBRIC

Levels of Achievement

Advanced 92-100 (A- to A)

Proficient 84-91 (B- to B+)

Developing (C- to C+)

Below Expectations (F to D+)

Not Present

Points Earned

Satisfies criteria w/ excellence

Satisfies Criteria

Satisfies most criteria

Does not satisfy criteria

Content 70% (140 points)

Thesis Statement 5 points

5 points Thesis statement is clearly identifiable and strongly presented. It provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents.

4 points Thesis statement is identifiable and presented. It provides an overview of the paper’s contents.

3 points Thesis statement is identifiable but needs improvement.

1-2 points Thesis statement is not identifiable and/or does not provide an overview of the paper’s contents.

Research Summary 90 points

83-90 points The selected topic has a direct focus on coaching and is clearly outlined and analyzed. The summary is supported throughout using relevant, current research. Leading figures, historical issues, current events, assumptions, etc. are identified.

76-82 points The selected topic is related to coaching and is clearly outlined. The summary is supported using current research. Leading figures, historical issues, etc. are identified.

68-75 points The selected topic is marginally related to coaching and is outlined. The summary is supported using some research. Few contextual elements are identified.

1-67 points The selected topic lacks connection to coaching. Summary and outline need additional development. The summary lacks research support. Contextual elements are not adequately identified.

Personal Reflection 30 points

28-30 points Topic is thoroughly analyzed using personal reflection and insight. Ramifications for personal coaching efforts are addressed. Implications for personal practice, technique, and coaching strategies are explored.

26-27 points Topic is reflected upon using personal experience. Potential impact on personal coaching is considered. Implications for personal practice are identified.

23-25 points Personal experiences are identified with little connection to the topic. Marginal consideration given to personal coaching practice.

1-22 points The assignment lacks clear personal reflection as it relates to the research topic or future coaching endeavors.

Sources 15 points

14-15 points Sources are scholarly, high-quality, and relevant. They are critically evaluated and correctly utilized.

13 points Sources are scholarly and relevant. They are evaluated and utilized.

12 points Most sources are scholarly and most are relevant. Most are evaluated and utilized

1-11 points Few or no sources are scholarly or relevant. Few or none are evaluated and utilized.

Structure 30% (60 points)

Organization 20 points

19-20 points All required elements are included and presented with strong headings and organizational clarity. There are clear transitions between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. The paper meets the page length requirement.

17-18 points All required elements are included and organized. There are transitions between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. The paper meets the page length requirement or comes very close.

16 points Most required elements are included and are mostly organized. Most paragraphs and sections have transitions. The logical treatment of the topic needs improvement. The paper may not meet the page length requirement.

1-15 points Few or no required elements are included. Few or no transitions exist between paragraphs and sections. There may not be a logical treatment of the topic. The paper does not meet the page length requirement.

Style 20 points

19-20 points The paper properly uses current APA style and DCCC Professional Writing Guidelines. Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted correctly. The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are very few spelling and grammar errors.

17-18 points The paper consistently uses current APA style and DCCC Professional Writing Guidelines with few or no exceptions. Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted with few or no errors. The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are few spelling and grammar errors.

16 points The paper inconsistently uses APA style and DCCC Professional Writing Guidelines. Headings, in-text citations, and references are inconsistently formatted. The paper does not consistently reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are spelling and grammar errors.

1-15 points The paper erroneously uses or does not use APA style and DCCC Professional Writing Guidelines. Headings, in-text citations, and references are erroneously formatted or not present. The paper does not reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are spelling and grammar errors.

References 20 points

19-20 points The Reference page meets or exceeds the required number of sources and all sources are published within the last seven years. All sources are referenced throughout the paper.

17-18 points The Reference page meets the required number of sources and all are published within the last seven years. Most sources are referenced throughout the paper.

16 points The Reference page does not meet the required number of sources, or some sources are more than seven years old. Not all sources are referenced throughout the paper.

1-15 points The Reference page is not present or contains few or outdated sources. Not enough sources are referenced throughout the paper, or none are referenced.

Total Points Earned