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SMGT 504

Research Paper – Final Draft Grading Rubric

Student:

STRUCTURE: Points

1. Introduction clearly states the thesis of the paper . 4 3 2 1 0

1. Each paragraph is clear and contains one major idea. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Paragraph transitions are clear and maintain flow of thought. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Conclusion is objective and rises from content. 4 3 2 1 0

STRUCTURE SUBTOTAL:

CONTENT:

· Assignment parameters (length, subject, objectives) are met. 4 3 2 1 0

· Understanding of subject is demonstrated. 4 3 2 1 0

· Focus is clear and coherent with a good sense of audience. 4 3 2 1 0

· Ideas and concepts are well-developed. 4 3 2 1 0

· Assertions are clearly supported and/or illustrated. 4 3 2 1 0

· Current ideas and thinking are reflected in the paper. 4 3 2 1 0

CONTENT SUBTOTAL:

GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS:

1. Sentences are coherent, unified, and varied. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Sentence structure is complete, clear, and concise. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Punctuation is correct. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Spelling is correct. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Diction is precise, unambiguous, and appropriate. 4 3 2 1 0

GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS SUBTOTAL:

RESEARCH AND SOURCES:

1. Sources are relevant and relate to the chosen topic. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Research is effective and supports the findings. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Paper is appropriate depth and length. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Sources are legitimate and traceable. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Information from all five sources is included. 4 3 2 1 0

RESEARCH AND SOURCES SUBTOTAL:

FORMAT:

1. Title and Abstract are appropriately formatted to APA style. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Margins, font/type style, and pagination match APA style. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Headings are used appropriately. 4 3 2 1 0

1. In-text citations are correctly formatted to APA style. 4 3 2 1 0

1. Reference Page is in APA format. 4 3 2 1 0

FORMAT SUBTOTAL:

TOTAL POINTS: _____ x 1.6 = ______ pts