Research Paper Outline Assignment Instructions You will create a short, working, informal outline of how you plan to formulate your Research Paper. Please note that the outline should be a working ou
EDUC 735
Research Paper Outline Grading Rubric
Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
Content 70% | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
Topic/Issue | 5 points The chosen topic is clearly identified and clearly related to teaching and learning. | 4 points The chosen topic is clearly identified, but the connection to teaching and learning is not clear. | 1 to 3 points The chosen topic is not clear and only loosely connected to teaching and learning. | 0 points Not present |
Historical Summary | 11 to 12 points The historical summary of the topic is thorough and complete. The reader gains a clear understanding of how the history of the topic will aid in developing the ideas of the research paper. | 10 points The historical summary of the topic provides reasonable support for the topic. The reader can see the connection between the ideas and potential development for the research paper. | 1 to 9 points The historical summary of the topic is somewhat supportive of the topic or issue. It is not clear how the information presented will aid in the development of the ideas in the research paper. | 0 points Not present |
Current Research | 11 to 12 points The current research is thorough and complete. The reader gains a clear understanding of how the implications of current research will fit with the ideas presented in the research paper. | 10 points The current research on the topic provides reasonable support for your topic. The reader can see the connection between the ideas and potential development for the research paper. | 1 to 9 points The current research on the topic is somewhat supportive of the topic or issue. It is not clear how the information presented will aid in the development of the ideas in the research paper. | 0 points Not present |
Resources | 12 to 13 points There is a combination of Christian and secular sources from scholarly, credible databases. All of the sources for current research are less than 5 years old. | 11 points There are no Christian sources cited. Most of the sources are from credible, scholarly databases and are less than 5 years old (for current research). | 1 to 10 points There are no Christian sources cited. Some of the sources are from credible, scholarly databases and are less than 5 years old (for current research portion). | 0 points Not present |
Structure 30% | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics | 8 points Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. There are at least 10 sources cited. | 7 points There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. There are 7–9 sources cited. | 1 to 6 points Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. There are 4–6 sources cited. | 0 points Not present |
Format | 10 points Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. The format is short, bulleted phrases. | 8 to 9 points Current APA format is used with minor errors. The format is mostly short, bulleted phrases. | 1 to 7 points There are frequent errors in current APA format. The format is sentences or another format not consistent with the assignment instructions. | 0 points Not present |
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