Research Report and powerpoint

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%

2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00%

3 Satisfactory 75.00%

4 Good 85.00%

5 Excellent 100.00%

70.0 %Content

35.0 % Criteria Using selected topic, analyze a study as a research report. Hypothesis Develop a hypothesis, on the selected topic, to be researched. (Comp 2.4)

Report fails to include assignment criteria. Ignores the research process. Hypothesis is lacking; assignment criteria are ignored or incomplete.

Report superficially presents analysis by including only some of the major components of the assignment; provides only surface level knowledge of the research process. Hypothesis on the selected topic is weak.

Report minimally analyzes selected study by evaluating the major components of the assignment, has limited knowledge of the research process. Hypothesis satisfactorily developed on the selected topic.

Report adequately analyzes selected study by evaluating the major components of the assignment with consideration of the research process. Demonstrates some understanding of writing a research report. Hypothesis is adequately developed on the selected topic.

Report comprehensively analyzes selected study by evaluating the major components of the assignment with careful consideration of the research process. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of writing a research report. Hypothesis is concisely developed on the selected topic.

35.0 % Methodology, Include subsections: Participants Apparatus/Materials/Instruments Procedure Design (Comp 2.1)

Methodology section is ignored; All major points of the criteria are not listed.

Methodology is not completed: Some points of the criteria are not listed or described.

Methodology is minimally completed: Participants listed, but lacks details; Apparatus/Methods/In-strument is identified; Procedure is vaguely described; a superficial explanation of the design is presented.

Methodology is adequately completed: Participants are listed with details; Apparatus/Methods/In-strument is identified; Procedure is described; a brief explanation of the design is presented.

Methodology is comprehensively complete according to the criteria: Participants are listed and thoroughly described with interesting details; Apparatus/Methods/In-strument is carefully identified; Procedure is clearly described in detail; a concise explanation of the design is presented.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Format

5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 % Total Weightage