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Undergraduate Research Paper Rubric
Name_______________________________________________________________
Undergraduate research is becoming more important in higher education as evidence is accumulating that clear, inquiry-based learning, scholarship, and creative accomplishments can and do foster effective, high levels of student learning. This curricular innovation includes identifying a concrete investigative problem, carrying out the project, and sharing findings with peers. The following standards describe effective research papers.
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Standards |
8-10 Exemplary |
4-7 Satisfactory |
1-3 Unacceptable |
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Weight |
Total Score |
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Abstract |
Clearly states problem and question to be resolved; clearly 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 |
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1 |
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Introduction |
Provides background research into the topic and summarizes important findings from the review of the literature; describes problem to be solved; justifies the study; explains the significance of the problem to an audience of non-specialists |
Provides background research into the topic and describes the problem to be solved |
Provides background research into the topic but does not describe the problem to be solved; gives insufficient or nonexistent explanation of details to non-specialists |
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2 |
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Discussion |
Addresses the topic with clarity; organizes and synthesizes information; draws conclusions |
Addresses the topic; lacks substantive conclusions; sometimes digresses from topic of focus |
Provides little to no clarity in formulating conclusions and/or organization, |
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3 |
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Summary |
Presents a clear logical explanation for findings, recommendations and/or implications for future research and/or application |
Presents a logical explanation for findings |
Does not adequately explain findings |
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2 |
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Mechanics and documentation |
Is free or almost free of errors of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics; appropriately documents sources |
Has errors but they don’t represent a major distraction; documents sources |
Has errors that obscure meaning of content or add confusion; neglects important sources or documents few to no sources |
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2 |
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Grand Total ___________________
1/18/2014 – Management Program Writing Rubrics