Research paper

Research Paper – Final Draft Grading Rubric

Student:

STRUCTURE: Points

• Introduction clearly states the thesis of the paper . 4 3 2 1 0

• Each paragraph is clear and contains one major idea. 4 3 2 1 0

• Paragraph transitions are clear and maintain flow of thought. 4 3 2 1 0

• Conclusion is objective and rises from content. 4 3 2 1 0

STRUCTURE SUBTOTAL:

CONTENT:

• Assignment parameters (length, subject, objectives) are met. 4 3 2 1 0

• Understanding of subject is demonstrated. 4 3 2 1 0

• Focus is clear and coherent with a good sense of audience. 4 3 2 1 0

• Ideas and concepts are well-developed. 4 3 2 1 0

• Assertions are clearly supported and/or illustrated. 4 3 2 1 0

• Current ideas and thinking are reflected in the paper. 4 3 2 1 0

CONTENT SUBTOTAL:

GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS:

• Sentences are coherent, unified, and varied. 4 3 2 1 0

• Sentence structure is complete, clear, and concise. 4 3 2 1 0

• Punctuation is correct. 4 3 2 1 0

• Spelling is correct. 4 3 2 1 0

• Diction is precise, unambiguous, and appropriate. 4 3 2 1 0

GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS SUBTOTAL:

RESEARCH AND SOURCES:

• Sources are relevant and relate to the chosen topic. 4 3 2 1 0

• Research is effective and supports the findings. 4 3 2 1 0

• Paper is appropriate depth and length. 4 3 2 1 0

• Sources are legitimate and traceable. 4 3 2 1 0

• Information from all five sources is included. 4 3 2 1 0

RESEARCH AND SOURCES SUBTOTAL:

FORMAT:

• Title and Abstract are appropriately formatted to APA style. 4 3 2 1 0

• Margins, font/type style, and pagination match APA style. 4 3 2 1 0

• Headings are used appropriately. 4 3 2 1 0

• In-text citations are correctly formatted to APA style. 4 3 2 1 0

• Reference Page is in APA format. 4 3 2 1 0

FORMAT SUBTOTAL:

TOTAL POINTS: _____ x 1.6 = ______ pts