Rubric - Research Paper

Rubrics scores multiple items including Hypothesis & Methodology, Writing, Literature Review & Citations, Analysis & Conclusion. Aspects evaluated include Statement & Explanation of Hypothesis, Explanation Methodology Used to Answer Hypothesis, Quality of Methodology, Spelling & Grammar, Style & Voice, Literature Review, Citations, Analysis, Conclusion.
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Exceeds Expectation Meets Expectation Below Expectation
Hypothesis & Methodology
25%
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Statement & Explanation of Hypothesis
33.333%
8.3333333333333 Points
Hypothesis is correctly worded and clear to understand. Answering the hypothesis is clearly referred to throughout the paper....
4.1666666666667 Points
Hypothesis is defined and somewhat clear. Hypothesis is somewhat answered throughout the paper....
0 Points
Hypothesis is not explained properly or at all. Paper lacks an explanation of what research question (Hypothesis) is being studied....
Explanation Methodology Used to Answer Hypothesis
33.333%
8.3333333333333 Points
Methodology used to prove/disprove the hypothesis (null hypothesis) is clearly stated at the beginning and easy to understand throughout the paper....
4.1666666666667 Points
An attempt is made to explain the methodology used, but could use refinement....
0 Points
No information is given about how the hypothesis will be proven/dis-proven....
Quality of Methodology
33.333%
8.3333333333333 Points
Methodology chosen to prove/disprove the hypothesis (null hypothesis) is excellent at providing an answer to the hypothesis....
4.1666666666667 Points
Methodology chosen to prove/disprove the hypothesis (null hypothesis) is somewhat adequate at answering the hypothesis but could use some development....
0 Points
Methodology chosen to prove/disprove the hypothesis is not sufficient to answer the hypothesis....
Writing
25%
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Spelling & Grammar
50%
12.5 Points
Less than 3 spelling or grammar mistakes...
6.25 Points
Less than 10 spelling or grammar mistakes...
0 Points
More than 10 spelling or grammar mistakes....
Style & Voice
50%
12.5 Points
Correct style and voice are used and show understanding of the target audience for the paper....
6.25 Points
Style and voice are mostly correct and word choice demonstrates a moderate understanding of the audience....
0 Points
Style and voice do not match the paper's target audience....
Literature Review & Citations
25%
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Literature Review
50%
12.5 Points
A thorough explanation of previous research on the topic is included and integrated into the discussion and conclusion....
6.25 Points
Literature review is included and somewhat covers previous research on the topic....
0 Points
No literature review is included....
Citations
50%
12.5 Points
All entries and footnotes properly formatted according to standard used (e.g. MLA, Chicago, APA)....
6.25 Points
Attempt made to properly cite and footnote, but some mistakes....
0 Points
Proper citations and or footnotes missing....
Analysis & Conclusion
25%
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Analysis
50%
12.5 Points
Exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis....
6.25 Points
Consistent connections made between evidence and thesis good analysis....
0 Points
Limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis. Lack of analysis....
Conclusion
50%
12.5 Points
Excellent summary of topic with concluding ideas that impact reader....
6.25 Points
Adequate summary of topic with clear concluding ideas....
0 Points
Conclusion missing or poorly sums up findings....
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