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Research Paper Rubric Name__________________________Date_____________________Score________________________

Category

Exemplary 20 Points

Satisfactory 18 Points

Developing 16 Points

Unsatisfactory 14 Points

Not Evident 12 Points

Score

Title Page

Title of the project

Candidates Name, Instructor’s Name,

Course Name,

Date, Neatly finished-no errors and is according to Dr. Z Writing Instructions

Evidence of 4

Evidence of3

Evidence of 2 or less

Absent, no evidence

/20

Problem Statement

Clearly and concisely stated

the paper’s purpose in short

sentences, which is engaging,

and thought provoking and is innovative

Clearly states the paper’s

purpose in a single sentence.

States the paper’s purpose in a single sentence.

Incomplete and/or unfocused.

Absent, no

evidence

/20

Introduction

The introduction is engaging,

states the main topic and

previews the structure of the

paper.

The introduction states the

main topic and previews the

structure of the paper.

The introduction states the

main topic but does not

adequately preview the

structure of the paper.

There is no clear introduction

or main topic and the structure

of the paper is missing.

Absent, no evidence

/20

Body, heading and subheading

Each paragraph has thoughtful

supporting detail sentences

that develop the main idea with headings and subheadings

Each paragraph has sufficient

supporting detail sentences

that develop the main idea.

Each paragraph lacks

supporting detail sentences.

Each paragraph fails to

develop the main idea.

Absent, no evidence

/20

Organization-

Structural

Development of

the Idea

Author demonstrated logical

and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are

used to enhance organization.

Paragraph development

Present, and is logical.

Logical organization;

organization of ideas not fully developed.

No evidence of structure or organization.

Absent, no evidence

/20

Use of appropriate vocabulary and filed technical terminologies

Author applied 10 or more technical vocabulary/terminologies and prior knowledge to design solutions to complex problems. Author's writing demonstrated an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

Author applied 8 or more technical vocabulary/terminologies and prior knowledge to design solutions to complex problems

Author applied 6 or less technical vocabulary/terminologies and prior knowledge to design solutions to complex problems

Author applied 4 or less technical vocabulary/terminologies and prior knowledge to design solutions to complex problems

Absent, no evidence

/20

Conclusion

The conclusion is engaging

and addressed the thesis for the reader to fully understand the paper.

The conclusion addressed the thesis.

The conclusion does not

adequately address the thesis.

The conclusion is incomplete and/or ambiguous.

Absent, no evidence

/20

Grammar and punctuations

No errors in punctuation,

capitalization and spelling.

two or less errors in

punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

More than 3 errors in punctuation,

capitalization and spelling.

More than 6 and distracting

errors in punctuation,

capitalization and spelling.

Absent, no evidence

/20

Citation and References

All cited works, both text and

visual, are reported in the correct

APA format with no errors.

5 or more cited works, both text and visual, are reported in the correct APA format. Inconsistencies evident.

3 and less cited works, both text and visual, are reported in the correct APA format.

1 or less cited authors

Absent, no evidence

/20

Bibliography

provided in the correct format

with no errors. Includes more

than 5 major references (e.g.

peer reviewed journal articles,

books, but no more than two

internet sites.

Provided in the correct format with 2 or less errors. Includes 5 major references (e.g. peer reviewed journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.

Provided in the correct format with 4 or more errors. Includes 3 major references (e.g. peers journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.

Provided in the correct format

with more than 5 errors. Includes 2 major references (e.g. peer reviewed journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.

Absent, no evidence

/20

Total

/200