THEO 650
RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC, THESIS, AND PRELIMINARY BIBLIOGRAPHY GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Paper Topic and
Thesis
31 to 35 points
The assignment contains a
clearly stated thesis
explaining what the paper
will argue or prove. The
bibliography contains a
minimum of three
academic/scholarly sources.
28 to 30 points
The topic is stated, and a
thesis statement and
bibliography are given. The
thesis statement is generally
clear; however, some points
need development. The topic
boarders on being too broad.
The bibliography meets
source requirement.
1 to 27 points
The topic and thesis statement
are unclear or too broad. Only
two sources are provided.
0 points
Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Grammar and
Spelling
7 points
Assignment contains fewer
than 2 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
6 points
Assignment contains 3-4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
1 to 5 points
Assignment contains 5 or more
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the
content.
0 points
Turabian
Requirements
8 points
Minimal errors (1-2) noted in
the interpretation or
execution of proper Turabian
format.
7 points
Few errors (3-4) noted in the
interpretation or execution of
proper Turabian format
1 to 6 points
Numerous errors (5+) noted in
the interpretation or execution
of proper Turabian format.
0 points
