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CJUS 420

Research Paper Grading Rubric

Student:

Criteria

Points Possible

Points

Earned

Instructor’s Comments

A clear thesis statement is present.

15

The main idea includes the topical headings that will be used to defend the thesis. Includes examples that will be used to support the thesis from each of the references that will be used.

50

Includes sub-headings that indicate additional details used to support the main points.

30

Includes the scholarly sources that will be used.

30

Paper contains 5 full pages of content.

25

Shows an appropriate level of analysis and critical thinking about the topic. Shows an appropriate level of work and effort on the assignment.

40

Grammar and punctuation are appropriate.

10

Reference citing is appropriate and current APA is used consistently.

25

Total

225