Rubrics For Research Papers
Name(s):
Standards
Integration
of
Knowledge
Topic Focus
Depth of
Discussion
Cohesiveness
Spelling and
Grammar
Sources
Citations
Date of Submission:
Expert (5)
RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPERS
Expectations
Proficient (4)
Apprentice (3)
Novice (1)
Weight
The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights.
The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment.
A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis.
In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper.
The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course. 2
The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position. The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment. The topic is not clearly defined. 2
In-depth discussion & elaboration in most sections of the paper.
Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections.
1.5
Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
No spelling &/or grammar mistakes.
For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the
relationship
Standards
Integration
of
Knowledge
Topic Focus
Depth of
Discussion
Cohesiveness
Spelling and
Grammar
Sources
Citations
Date of Submission:
Expert (5)
RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPERS
Expectations
Proficient (4)
Apprentice (3)
Novice (1)
Weight
The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights.
The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment.
A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis.
In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper.
The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course. 2
The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position. The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment. The topic is not clearly defined. 2
In-depth discussion & elaboration in most sections of the paper.
Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections.
1.5
Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
No spelling &/or grammar mistakes.
For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the
relationship