purpose of the evaluation, the method(s) used for evaluation, discussion and conclusion are clearly stated.
Research Paper Rubric 8/6/17, 10:02
Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts Abstract
Clearly and concisely summarize your evaluation, the
purpose of the evaluation, the method(s) used for
evaluation, discussion and conclusion are clearly stated.
25 pts
The purpose, methods, and
discussion and conclusion
stated. 15 pts
Incomplete and/or unfocused. 10-5 pts Absent, no
evidence
0 pts
25 pts
Organization
The ideas are arranged logically to
support the purpose or argument.
They flow smoothly from one to
another and are clearly linked to each
other. The reader can follow the line of
reasoning.
25 pts
The ideas are arranged logically to
support the central purpose or
argument. They are usually clearly
linked to each other. For the most
part, the reader can follow the line of
reasoning.
20-15 pts
In general, the writing is
arranged logically, although
occasionally ideas fail to make
sense together. The reader is
fairly clear about what writer
intends.
10 pts
The writing is not logically
organized. Frequently, ideas
fail to make sense together.
The reader cannot identify a
line of reasoning and loses
interest.
5 pts
Totally
disorganized.
Reader is
unable to
follow a line
of reasoning
0 pts
25 pts
Content
(see the assignment’s instruction for more detail)
Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate
information that clearly supports a central
purpose or argument and shows a thoughtful, in-
depth analysis of a significant topic. The HER
components and factors are clearly mentioned.
Methods to measure evaluation, and
benchmarks for the evaluation are concrete and
specified in both phases. Reader gains
important insights.
75-65 pts
Information provides reasonable
support for a central purpose or
argument and displays evidence of a
basic analysis of a significant topic.
The HER components and factors
mentioned. Methods to measure
evaluation, and benchmarks for the
evaluation specified. Reader gains
some insights.
65-45 pts
Information supports a central purpose or argument at times.The
HER components and factors are basic or general. Reader gains
few insights.
45-5 pts
75 pts
Tone
The tone is consistently
professional and appropriate for
an academic research paper.
25 pts
The tone is generally professional. For
the most part, it is appropriate for an
academic research paper.
20-15 pts
The tone is not consistent-ly
professional or appropriate for an
academic research paper.
10 pts
The tone is unprofessional. It is
not appropriate for an academic
research paper.
5 pts
No
Marks
0 pts
25 pts
Plagiarism, grammar,
Spelling, Writing Mechanics (punctuation,
italics, capitalization, etc.
The writing is free
or almost free of
errors.
25 pts
There are occasional errors, but they don’t
represent a major distraction or obscure
meaning.
20-15 pts
The writing has many errors,
and the reader is distracted by
them.
10 pts
There are so many errors that meaning is
obscured. The reader is confused and stops
reading.
5 pts
No
Marks
0 pts
25 pts
Use of References
Compelling evidence from
professionally legitimate sources
is given to support claims.
Attribution is clear and fairly
represented. Proper citation is
evident.
25 pts
Professionally legitimate sources
that support claims are generally
present and attribution is, for the
most part, clear and fairly
represented. Proper citation is
evident.
20 pts
Although attributions are occasionally
given, many statements seem
unsubstantiated. The reader is
confused about the source of
information and ideas. Proper citation
is evident.
15 pts
References are
seldom cited to
support
statements.
Proper citation
is evident.
10 pts
References
are cited to
support
statements,
but are not
properly cited.
5 pts
No
references
cited
0 pts
25 pts
Total Points: 200
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