Study Focus of the Topic and Coherence Essay
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Study Focus of the Topic and Coherence Essay
RESEARCH PAPER RUBRIC
Category Excellent / 10 Good / 7 Below Average / 3
Introduction – Attracts interest by convincing the topic is important – Describes the problem, if any, to be solved – Mentions the objectives and justifies the significance of
the study – Provides the research question(s) to be explored – Delineates subtopics to be reviewed
– Attracts some interest by convincing the topic is important
– Mentions the objectives and justifies the study – Provides the research question(s) to be explored
– No or little effort to convince the topic is important and interesting
– Does not provide any objectives – Does not include any research question(s) – There is no or quite weak explanation for the
significance and justification of the study Focus of the Topic and Coherence
– The topic is focused well enough for the scope of the assignment
– A thesis statement provides direction for the paper – Strong transitions within and between paragraphs linking subtopics, and main topic – Writing is flowing and easy to follow
– The topic is focused but lacks direction – The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position – Attempts to provide variety of transitions – Writing is mostly well and clear passages
– The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment
– The topic is not clearly defined – Weak or no transitions within and between
paragraphs – Writing is choppy with unclear passages Literature Review and Sources
– More than five current sources, of which at least five are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly book chapters
– Provides significant and relevant background research into the topic by integrating and interpreting sources
– Summarizes important findings from the review of the literature
– Sources are also used to support the argument of the study
– Cited sources appropriately
– Less than five sources, some of which are peer- reviewed journal articles or scholarly book chapters
– Provides moderate background research into the topic
– Some sources are partially relevant to the topic of the study
– Sources are partially used to support the argument of the study
– Cited sources appropriately
– One or two sources are used, only. Sources are not peer-reviewed/scholarly
– Neglects important sources – Provides a weak background research into the
topic – No evidence is drawn from source – Does not cite sources, or cited inappropriately
Discussion and Conclusion
– Addresses the topic with clarity – Organizes, synthesizes, and discusses information – In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the
paper – Draws conclusions – Presents clear recommendations and/or implications for
future research
– Addresses the topic – Acceptable discussion and elaboration in most
sections of the paper – Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own
ideas excessively – Organizes, synthesizes, and discusses information – Lacks substantive conclusions – Sometimes deviates from topic of focus
– Does not address the topic well – There is either too short, or no synthesis and/or
discussion – Presents little to no clarity in formulating
conclusions and/or organization
Other Requirements (Proofread/Edit, Writing Format, Citation, Due Date)
– Is free or almost free of errors of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics
– Six (6) to eight (8) pages – Double-spaced, 12 size, Times New Roman font – Cites all data obtained from other sources. – APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography – Submission on time
– Minimal grammar, spelling and/or writing mistakes that do not affect the meaning
– Applies writing format and uses APA style partially – Cites some data obtained from other sources, and
time to time citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect
– Submission on time
– Unacceptable number of mistakes and errors that obscure meaning of content or add confusion
– Does not apply writing format, nor the APA style – Does not cite properly (according to APA style) – Late submission, or no submission at all