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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.

Standards

8-10 Exemplary

4-7 Satisfactory

1-3 Unacceptable

Score

Weight

Total Score

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

1

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

2

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,

3

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

2

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

2

Grand Total ___________________

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