A research paper (Calculus III to Electromagnetic/Electrodynamics)

Standards

5 - 4 Exemplary

3 - 2 Satisfactory

1-0 Unacceptable

Abstract

Clearly states problem and question to be resolved; summarizes method, results, and conclusions

Summarizes problem, method, results, and conclusions but lacks some details

Is vague about the problem; does not provide a summary of the whole project

Introduction

Provides an introduction to the subject. Address the problem with clarity and a strong rationale/justification. States the objective of the study

Provides an introduction to the subject but does not address the problem with clarity and a strong rationale/justification. Objective not clear

Provides an introduction but does not describe the problem to be solved; fails to explain the study's details and objectives.

Literature Review

Provides extensive background research into the topic and summarizes important findings from the literature review, including critical reading; justifies the current study; explains the significance of the problem.

Provides some background research into the topic and describes the problem to be solved. Some crucial findings from the review of the literature are listed, but no critical reading or justification

Provides some background research into the topic but does not describe the problem to be solved; fails to summarize essential findings from the literature review, including critical reading.

Methodology

Presents easy-to-follow steps that are logical and adequately detailed; include all needed equations

Presents most of the steps but lacks in details or explanation of the procedure

Misses procedural steps has steps that are not sequential, missing explanation

Results and Discussion

Provides a complete explanation of data and results

Explains data and results with some aspects lacking detail

Lacks description of data and results

Conclusion

Presents a logical explanation for findings; addresses recommendations and/or implications for further research or use/application

Presents a logical explanation for findings

It does not adequately explain the findings

References

Appropriately documents sources with journal papers

Few or old documents sources

Neglects important sources or documents few to no sources

Writing Mechanics

Is free or almost free of errors of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics;

Has errors, but they don't represent a significant distraction;

Has many errors that obscure the meaning of content or add confusion;

Overall

Article Format

The entire article follows the APA format, including article sections, subsections, figures, equations, appendix, references

Has the wrong format in 1 or 2 items

Has the wrong format in 3 or 4 items