Research Paper Rubric – Final Paper

NAME: / POINTS
CONTENT/DEVELOPMENT (500 Points)
COMMENTS
WRITING/CONTENT (400)
Key elements of assignments covered; Content is comprehensive/ accurate/persuasive; Displays an understanding of relevant theory; Major points supported by specific details/examples; Research is adequate; Writer has gone beyond textbook for resources / 400
IDEA DEVELOPMENT (100)
Writer compares/contrasts/ integrates theory/ subject matter with work environment/experience; At an appropriate level, the writer analyzes and synthesizes theory/practice to develop new ideas and ways of conceptualizing and performing / 100
ORGANIZATION (200 Points)
COMMENTS
INTRODUCTION (30)
The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points / 30
THESIS/THEME (20)
Central theme/purpose is immediately clear / 20
BODY/STRUCTURE (100)
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow; Subsequent sections develop/support the central theme / 100
CONCLUSION (50)
Conclusion/recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper / 50
STYLE/MECHANICS (300 Points)
COMMENTS
FORMAT (150)
Citations/reference page follow guidelines; Properly cites ideas/info from other sources; Paper is laid out effectively--uses, heading and other reader-friendly tools; Paper is neat/shows attention to detail / 150
GRAMMAR (100)
Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed; Spelling is correct / 100
READABILITY/STYLE (50)
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise; Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied structure; Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections help maintain the flow of thought; Words used are precise and unambiguous; The tone is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment / 50
OTHER STUFF (200 Points)
COMMENTS
TITLE PAGE (50)
The title page is properly formatted; All of the required elements are present / 50
ABSTRACT (50)
The abstract is written, summarizes the paper; Follows APA guidelines for length / 50
REFERENCES (100)
The reference page is properly formatted; All references used in the paper are in the reference list; References are correctly formatted / 100
DAILY PARTICIPATION
DATE / COMMENTS
25
25
25
25
25
25
DEADLINES
COMMENTS
FIRST DRAFT (25)
The first draft is turned in on time / 25
FINAL DRAFT (25)
The final draft is turned in on time / 25
TOTAL POINTS à / /1400