Research Topic Submission This section is the opening 1–2 paragraphs of the student’s dissertation, which will be titled “Background” or something of that nature, in his/her dissertation. This paper s
Dissertation Background Topic Rubric
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | ||||
| Content (70%) | Advanced 94-100% | Proficient 88-93% | Developing 1-87% | Not present | Total |
| Title of Research | 19 to 20 points Provides a very specific and detailed title for the research paper (like what we might see in a journal article). The title reflects a narrowed topic. | 17.75 to 18.75 points Provides a general title for the research paper. | 1 to 17.5 points Provides a non-specific title for the research. The title may not reflect the breadth of the research paper topic or thesis statement. | 0 points Not present | |
| Opening | 19 to 20 points Demonstrates a clear and profound opening. | 17.75 to 18.75 points Opening is relatively clear but may need some development. | 1 to 17.5 points Opening is not clear or needs substantial development. | 0 points Not present | |
| Brief paragraph: Why is this topic important to the criminal justice field and to you? | 11.75 to 12.5 points Presents a well-developed and critical statement of the overall importance of topic to criminal justice. Student uses elevated examples from research to substantiate claims. Student presents a strong personal reflection on the topic and addresses why the topic is important to them. | 11 to 11.5 points Presents an acceptable statement of the overall importance of topic to criminal justice. Student uses relevant examples from research to substantiate claims. Student presents a good personal reflection on the topic and addresses why the topic is important to them. | 1 to 10.75 points Statement of the overall importance of topic to criminal justice needs improvement. Student does not use examples from research to substantiate claims. Student presents a minimal personal reflection on the topic and may not address why the topic is important to them. | 0 points Not present | |
| Structure (30%) | Advanced 94-100% | Proficient 88-93% | Developing 1-87% | Not present | Total |
| Grammar and Spelling | 11.75 to 12.5 points Correct spelling and grammar used throughout. Topic contains no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | 11 to 11.5 points Topic contains some errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | 1 to 10.75 points Topic contains several errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | 0 points Essay contains substantial/significant errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | |
| APA Format Compliance | 9.5 to 10 points At least 2 references cited in the text and listed in the reference list. No errors noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list. | 8.75 to 9.25 points At least 2 references cited in the text and listed in a reference list. Some errors noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list. | 1 to 8.5 points Fewer than 2 references cited in the text and listed in reference list. Several errors noted in the execution of proper APA format. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list. | 0 points No APA format application. Citations and reference list missing. **APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list. | |
| Professor Comments: | Total: | /75 | |||
