Analysis paper

Name: Title:

CAPSTONE PAPER GRADING RUBRIC (100 POINTS)

FAILING UNACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE GOOD EXCEPTIONAL POINTS

1-F 2- D 3-C 4-B 5-A

Introduction Problem selected is not

well-defined– too narrow or

too broad

Problem area is vague or

confusing

Problem area is clearly

identified

Identified problem is

unique; exceeds minimum

level

Identified problem is complex;

original and multi-dimensional

Organization Fails to arrange paper

accordingly and does not

follow format

Unclear, confusing- paper

does not provide direction

or follow suggested

format

Follows format and

provides description of

problem

Follows format, provides

description of problem,

presents information in an

understandable easy to

follow format

Organizational skills are excellent –

follows format, good chronology of

problem, superior information

presentation and documentation

within paper

Literature

Review

Fails to provide pertinent

information on problem

Literature review defines

problem yet lacks

supportive information on

problem

Literature review provides

basic background and

description of problem

Literature review provides

good depth and breadth

description of problem

Literature review provides excellent

breadth and depth of explanation of

problem.

Theory Fails to apply and explain

the problem

Improper theory

selection/application –

lacks depth

Acceptable standard of

theory application

Theory selection based

upon sound reasoning -

Theory application goes

beyond minimum - good

Selection of theory shows excellent

ability to apply principles - Theory

application demonstrates depth and

originality

Position Fails to support position in

any manner through the use

of credible research and

uses inappropriate court

case.

Lacks supportive research

– personal opinions

interjected in paper along

with research results and

an unlinked court case.

Position meets acceptable

level of competence- uses

research to support

position and appropriate

court case.

Position is supported by

good research materials,

extremely relevant court

case and student

explanation of materials.

Position has excellent depth and

quality - uses outstanding reasoning

and informs beyond research and

provides in depth explanation of

relevancy of court case.

Alternative

Positions

Alternative viewpoints are

non-existent or fail to

explain problem

Alternative viewpoints are

unclear or lack acceptable

application

Alternative viewpoints are

acceptable--clearly

explains other

perspectives

Alternative viewpoints are

carefully developed based

on research and

considerate thought

process

Multiple alternative viewpoints are

offered. Viewpoints are carefully

developed based on research, critical

thinking and reflective thought

process.

Critical

Reflection

Ffail to explain overall

content of paper and no

reflection is offered.

Critical reflection and

conclusions are unclear –

lack basis in reasoning and

fail to illuminate key

concepts of paper, while

reflection is minimal.

Acceptable - detailed

conclusions reached based

upon research, reasoning

and critical thinking

through informed

reflection.

Conclusions based upon

sound research and

reasoning while

complementing key facets

of paper through critical

thinking and reflection.

Depth and quality of conclusions

clearly and cogently provide a sound

factual basis for understanding paper

while providing a superior critical

thinking basis for reflection on

problem.

Grammar

Mechanics

Grammar, spelling and

punctuation fails to reflect

quality necessary for degree

seeking BS/BA student-

Student fails

Grammar, spelling and

punctuation is poor, 5-7

mistakes

Grammar, spelling and

punctuation acceptable, 3-

4 mistakes

Grammar, spelling and

punctuation good – 1-2

mistakes

Grammar, spelling and punctuation

exceptional – no mistakes

References Fails to follow APA format

in text and References

section

APA format has more than

5 mistakes

APA format has 3-4

Mistakes

APA format has 1-2

mistakes

Excellent APA format- mistake free

TOTAL

TOTAL X

5.5