Research Paper Grading Rubric- Spring 2023
I dropped the required instructions and the articles to complete this Research paper.
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeINTRODUCTION AND THESIS STATEMENT (ARGUMENT)
20 pts
EXCELLENT: A
Very well developed introduction paragraph. Thesis statement clearly conveys the main argument and the student’s stance on the issue they’re writing about. Thesis statement includes rationale or explanation.
14.67 pts
PROFICIENT: B
Fairly well developed introduction paragraph. Thesis statement somewhat conveys the main argument of the essay and the student’s stance on the issue they’re writing about. The student’s side or stance on the issue is not clear. Rationale is also not clear.
9.35 pts
DEVELOPING: C
Poorly developed introduction paragraph. Thesis statement does not clearly convey the main argument and the student’s stance on the issue they’re writing about. Student does not choose a clear side or stance on the issue. Thesis statement does not include rationale.
4.67 pts
POOR: D and F
Introduction paragraph is underdeveloped. Essay does not have a thesis statement. Introduction is of doubtful or severely limited usefulness or not useful or informative at all.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBODY PARAGRAPHS AND CONCLUSION
Development of argument and paragraphs
Organization of ideas
20 pts
EXCELLENT: A
Each body paragraph relates directly to the main argument of the essay. Ideas are arranged logically. Ideas directly support the main argument. Reader can follow the line of reasoning easily. Enough details and examples provided. Every paragraph is at least 7 sentences long and is well developed. Essay has a well developed conclusion paragraph. Conclusion wraps up main points; it does not put forth new ideas or concepts.
14.66 pts
PROFICIENT: B
Each body paragraph relates to the main argument of the essay. Ideas are arranged somewhat logically. Ideas support the main argument. Reader can follow the line of reasoning. Some details and examples provided. Every paragraph is at least 7 sentences long and is developed. Essay has a developed conclusion paragraph. Conclusion wraps up main points; it does not put forth new ideas or concepts.
10 pts
DEVELOPING: C
It is hard to determine how each body paragraph relates to the main argument of the essay. Ideas are not arranged logically and they are difficult to follow. Ideas do not directly support the main argument. They stray away from the argument. It is hard for the reader to follow the line of reasoning. Insufficient details and examples provided. Paragraphs are not well developed. Conclusion is underdeveloped. Conclusion fails to wrap up main points; it puts forth new ideas or concepts.
4.66 pts
POOR: D and F
Body paragraphs are not related to the main argument and thus fail to develop it. Ideas are disorganized and do not relate to the main argument. There is no clear logical line of reasoning that the reader can follow. Details and examples not provided. Conclusion is underdeveloped and does not provide closure.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMECHANICS Grammar, Syntax, Spelling, Typos, etc.
20 pts
EXCELLENT: A
No errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. No errors in sentence structure (no comma splices, fused sentences, or fragments). No spelling errors. No typos
14 pts
PROFICIENT: B
Few errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Few errors in sentence structure (comma splices, fused sentences, fragments). Few spelling errors. Few typos.
8 pts
DEVELOPING: C
Several errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Several errors in sentence structure (comma splices, fused sentences, fragments). Several spelling errors. Several typos.
4 pts
POOR: D and F
Consistent errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Consistent errors in sentence structure (comma splices, fused sentences, fragments). Consistent errors in spelling. Many typos.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRESEARCH
Use of synthesis,
Parenthetical documentation,
Citations,
Works Cited page, etc.
20 pts
EXCELLENT: A
*Research is complex and scholarly. *Student engaged with the required two (2) peer-reviewed articles published in a scholarly journal. *Student used databases from Valencia’s Library system, as instructed. *Decisions to summarize, paraphrase, or use direct quotes are based on a clear awareness of what gives the research its power. *Quotes are embedded exceptionally well and explained clearly.*No errors in parenthetical documentation. *All sources are cited/documented correctly.
10 pts
PROFICIENT: B
*Research is complex and scholarly. *Student engaged with the required two (2) peer-reviewed articles published in a scholarly journal. *Student used databases from Valencia’s Library system, as instructed. *Decisions to summarize, paraphrase, or use direct quotes are somewhat based on an awareness of what gives the research its power. *Most quotes are correctly embedded and explained. *Some errors in parenthetical documentation. *Some errors in citation/documentation of sources.
6 pts
DEVELOPING: C
*Research is deficient. *Student did not engage with the required two (2) peer-reviewed articles published in a scholarly journal. *Student did not use databases from Valencia’s Library system, as instructed. *Decisions to summarize, paraphrase, or use direct quotes are not based on an awareness of what gives the research its power. *Quotes are not correctly embedded and explained. *Several errors in parenthetical documentation. *Several errors in citation/documentation of sources.
0 pts
POOR: D and F
*Poor research and research skills. *Student did not engage with the required two (2) peer-reviewed articles published in a scholarly journal. *Student did not use databases from Valencia’s Library system, as instructed. *Decisions to summarize, paraphrase, or use direct quotes are arbitrary and show absolutely no awareness of what gives the research its power. *Quotes are not embedded and explained. *Consistent errors in parenthetical documentation. *Consistent errors in citation/documentation of sources.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA FORMAT
MLA Format (includes Works Cited list)
20 pts
EXCELLENT: A
Document is double spaced. Font used is Times New Roman size 12. No errors in: heading, running header, title, etc. Paragraphs are indented. Works Cited page has correct title and it’s centered. Works Cited list is in a new page. No errors in citations in the Works Cited list. Citations are double spaced, alphabetized, and indented using hanging indent.
14 pts
PROFICIENT: B
Document is double spaced. Font used is Times New Roman size 12. Few errors in heading, running header, title, etc. Paragraphs are indented. Works Cited page has correct title and it’s centered. Works Cited list is in a new page. Few errors in citations in the Works Cited list. Citations are inconsistent in spacing, alphabetization, and indentation.
8 pts
DEVELOPING: C
Document is not double spaced. Font used is not Times New Roman size 12. Several errors in heading, running header, title, etc. Paragraphs are not indented. Works Cited page has incorrect title and/or it’s not centered. Works Cited list is not in a new page. Several errors in citations in the Works Cited list. Citations are not correctly spaced, alphabetized, and indented.
2 pts
POOR: D
Excessive errors regarding MLA format. Excessive errors in citations. Excessive errors regarding Works Cited page.
20 pts
