Research Outline, Abstract, Bibliography

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Outline and Abstract

81 to 88 points

The assignment contains an outline of the paper developing from the student’s approved topic, along with an abstract explaining what the paper will argue or prove. The ideas outlined support the abstract and thesis of the paper.

74 to 80 points

The assignment contains an outline of the paper and an abstract. The abstract statement is cogent and generally aligns with the outline; however, some points are unclear and need revision.

1 to 73 points

The assignment contains an outline of the paper and an abstract. The abstract is unclear, and the topic is too broad, or the points of the outline do not support what the paper seeks to argue or prove.

0 points

Structure 30%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Grammar and Spelling

10 points

Assignment contains fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

8 to 9 points

1 to 7 points

Assignment contains 5 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Bibliography and Turabian Requirements

25 to 27 points

Bibliography contains a minimum of 10 scholarly, relevant sources.

Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

23 to 24 points

Bibliography contains 8-9 scholarly, relevant sources. Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format

1 to 22 points

Bibliography contains 7 or fewer scholarly, relevant sources. Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

0 points