Below is the rubric that will be used in assessing your score on your research report. Please take the time to look at this while we begin the brain storming process for your papers.
Your final outline and your works cited pages are due this Friday. Earlier work is fully acceptable and encouraged if you would like extra input in crafting a better paper. Also, please be working on your rough draft over Christmas break! It will be due the Friday we come back, but try to use the extra time you have so that it will not be all rushed at the end. Please see me if you have any questions!
Criterion
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Poor 5-25 pts
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Fair 25-40 pts
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Good 40-50 pts
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Content & Development
50 pts |
Poor
- Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
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Fair
- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
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Good
- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
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Criterion
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Poor 5-25 pts
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Fair 25-40 pts
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Good 40-50 pts
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Organization & Structure
50 pts |
Poor
- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
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Fair
- Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement.
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Good
- Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.
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Criterion
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Poor 5-25 pts
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Fair 25-40 pts
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Good 40-50 pts
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Format
50 pts |
Poor
- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paragraph is inadequate/excessive in length.
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Fair
- Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.
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Good
- Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
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Criterion
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Poor 5-25 pts
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Fair 25-40 pts
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Good 40-50 pts
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Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
50 pts |
Poor
- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
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Fair
- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
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Good
- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
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For every day late, the research paper will have 5 points taken off for a total of a ¼ of a letter grade.
