| Standards | Unsatisfactory – Starting | Creating | Completed | Exemplary | Complete |
| Paper Focus: Function/ Place Assertion | Zero-13 factors | 14-15 factors | 16-17 factors | 18-20 factors | /20 |
| Fails to determine a related analysis subject or just isn’t clearly outlined and/or the paper lacks focus all through. | Identifies a analysis subject however could also be too broad in scope and/or the thesis is considerably unclear and must be developed additional. Focus just isn’t constantly maintained all through the paper. | Identifies a related analysis subject and a thesis that gives sufficient route for the paper with a point of curiosity for the reader. The thesis states the place, premise, or speculation, and is the focus of the paper for essentially the most half. | Identifies a related analysis subject and a thesis that gives route for the paper that’s participating and thought upsetting, The thesis clearly and concisely states the place, premise, or speculation and is constantly the focus all through the paper. | ||
| Assessment | Zero-22 factors | 21-23 factors | 24-26 factors | 27-30 factors | /30 |
| Demonstrates a lack of knowledge and insufficient Assessment of the analysis subject and thesis. Assessment is superficial primarily based on opinions and preferences fairly than essential Assessment. | Demonstrates basic understanding with restricted essential Assessment of the analysis subject and thesis (argument). Summarizes views, counter-arguments, or opposing positions. | Demonstrates an understanding and a few essential Assessment of the analysis subject and thesis (argument). Adequately compares/contrasts views, counter-arguments, or opposing positions however broader connections and/or implications are usually not as completely explored. | Demonstrates a classy understanding and cautious, essential Assessment of the analysis subject and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts views, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and attracts unique and considerate conclusions with future implications. | ||
| Proof (Sources) | Zero-22 factors | 21-23 factors | 24-26 factors | 27-30 factors | /30 |
| Lacks ample analysis sources to help the central place and/or, if included, are typically not related, correct, or dependable. Incorporates quite a few factual errors, omissions, or oversimplifications. Sources, if included, are usually not correctly referenced and cited within the paper. | Supplies some proof to help the central place with just a few analysis sources. Some sources is probably not related, correct, and dependable and/or appropriately referenced and cited within the paper. | Supplies important, correct proof to help the central place with the required (Three-7) analysis sources together with 1 supply from a periodical database which are largely related, correct, and dependable. Sources are referenced and cited appropriately all through the paper for essentially the most half. | Supplies compelling and correct proof to help in-depth the central place past the required (Three-7) analysis sources with at the least 1 supply from a periodical database. Research sources are extremely related, correct, and dependable and add to the power of the paper; and are successfully referenced and cited all through the paper. (APA) |
Research Paper Rubric (continued)
| Standards | Unsatisfactory – Starting | Creating | Completed | Exemplary | Complete |
| Group | Zero-6 factors | 7 factors | eight factors | 9-10 factors | /10 |
| Paper lacks logical group and impedes readers’ comprehension of concepts. Central place isn’t evident from paragraph to paragraph and/or the paper is lacking a number of required parts. | Paper is considerably organized, though sometimes concepts from paragraph to paragraph could not movement properly and/or connect with the central place or be clear as an entire. Could also be lacking a required element and/or parts could also be lower than full. | Paper is satisfactorily organized. Concepts are organized fairly with a development of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central place. Contains required parts (introduction, physique, conclusion, Reference Record, and so forth.) for essentially the most half. | Paper is successfully organized. Concepts are organized logically, movement easily, with a robust development of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central place. Contains all required parts (introduction, physique, conclusion, Reference Record, and so forth.). | ||
| Writing High quality & Adherence to Format Pointers | Zero-6 factors | 7 factors | eight factors | 9-10 factors | /10 |
| Paper exhibits a under common/poor writing fashion missing in parts of applicable normal English and following correct APA tips. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, spelling, utilization, and/or formatting. | Paper exhibits a mean and/or informal writing fashion utilizing normal English and following APA tips. Some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, utilization, and/or formatting. | Paper exhibits above common writing fashion and readability in writing utilizing normal English and following APA tips. Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, utilization, and/or formatting. | Paper is properly written and clear utilizing APA tips and normal English characterised by parts of a robust writing fashion. Mainly free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, utilization, or formatting errors. | ||
| Timeliness* and Size of Paper (* unexcused late) | Deduct 11 points-overall failing | Deduct 6-10 factors | Deduct 1-5 factors | Zero factors deducted | /— |
| Paper is submitted 2-Three days (49-72 hours) or extra after the deadline and/or considerably lacks/exceeds the required size. ½ web page | Paper is submitted 1-2 days (25-48 hours) after the deadline and/or is considerably missing (or exceeds) the required size. | Paper is submitted inside 1 day (24 hours) after the deadline and meets the required size (2 pages for the physique). | Paper is submitted by the deadline and meets the required size (2 pages for the physique). | ||
| TOTAL POINTS (sum of 6 Standards) | /100 |
