for DR.SAMUELSON only!!!!

Research Paper Grading Rubric

Level of Achievement Criteria

Needs Improvement

Developing

Accomplished

Exemplary

Organization Coherence

(0 - 20 points) Information presented does not provide clear direction; most parts do not support the focus of paper.

(21 - 23 points) Paper does provide clear direction; parts may not all fully support the focus of paper.

(24 - 26 points) Most information is presented in logical order; makes sense throughout; all parts support the focus of paper.

(27 - 30 points) Introduction is clearly stated and developed; all parts flow together well, leading to any required valid conclusions and recommendations.

Content

(0 - 34 points) Central purpose or argument is not clearly identified. Analysis is vague or is not evident.

(35 - 39 points) Information supports a central purpose or argument at times. Analysis is basic or general.

(40 - 44 points) Information provides reasonable support for a central purpose or argument and displays an informed analysis of a significant topic.

(45 - 50 points) Presentation of relevant information strongly supports a central purpose or argument; shows an in-depth analysis of a significant topic.

Quality & Use of References

(0 - 6.9 points) References are seldom used to support statements. There are virtually no sources that are professionally reliable.

(7 - 7.9 points) Although attributions are occasionally given, many statements seem unsubstantiated. Most of the references are from sources that are not peer reviewed and have uncertain reliability.

(8 - 8.9 points) Professionally legitimate sources that support claims are generally present and attribution is generally clear and fairly represented. Most of the references are professionally legitimate; a few are questionable (Internet sources, popular magazines.)

(9 - 10 points) Compelling evidence from professionally legitimate sources is given to support claims. Attribution is clear and fairly represented. References are primarily peer reviewed professional journals or other approved sources.

Spelling/Grammar

& APA Style

(0 - 6.9 points) Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors are prominent. Often fails to conform to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources.

(7 - 7.9 points) Some grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors throughout. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with several major exceptions.

(8 - 8.9 points) Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors exist, but at a minimum. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with minor exceptions.

(9 - 10 points) No Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with little to no exceptions.