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GRADING RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPER
CATEGORY Exceeds Standards
8 7
Introduction *exceptional introduction
that grabs interest of reader
and states topic.
*research problem is
Statement of the exceptionally clear,
Problem (Purpose arguable, well-developed,
Statement and a definitive statement.
Quality of Information/ *paper is exceptionally
researched, extremely
Evidence detailed, and historically
accurate.
**information clearly
relates to the research
problem.
Support of Research *exceptionally critical,
relevant and consistent
problem/Analysis connections made between
evidence and research
problem.
**excellent analysis.
Organization/ *exceptionally clear,
logical, mature, and
Development of thorough development of
Research problem research problem with
excellent transitions
between and within
paragraphs.
Conclusion *excellent summary of
topic with concluding ideas
that impact reader.
**introduces no new
information.
Style/Voice *style and voice are not
only appropriate to the
given audience and
purpose, but also show
originality and creativity.
**word choice is specific,
Nearly Meets Needs
Meets Standards
Standards Improvement
6 5 4 3 2 1
*proficient introduction *basic introduction *weak or no
that is interesting and that states topic but introduction of
states topic. lacks interest. topic.
*research problem is *research problem is *papers purpose is
clear and arguable somewhat clear and unclear/research
statement of position. arguable. problem is weak or
missing.
*information relates to *information relates *information has
the main topic. to the main topic, few little or nothing to
**paper is well- details and/or do with the research
researched in detail and examples are given. problem.
from a variety of **shows a limited **information has
sources. variety of sources. weak or no
connection to the
research problem.
*consistent connections *some connections *limited or no
made between evidence made between connections made
and research problem evidence and research between evidence
**good analysis. problem. and research
**some analysis. problem.
**lack of analysis.
*clear and logical order *somewhat clear and *lacks development
that supports research logical development of ideas with weak
problem with good with basic transitions or no transitions
transitions between and between and within between and within
within paragraphs. paragraphs. paragraphs.
*good summary of *basic summary of *lack of summary
topic with clear topic with some final of topic.
concluding ideas. concluding ideas.
**introduces no new **introduces no new
information. information.
*style and voice *style and voice *style and voice
appropriate to the given somewhat appropriate inappropriate or do
audience and purpose. to given audience and not address given
**word choice is purpose. audience, purpose,
specific and purposeful, **word choice is etc.
and somewhat varied often unspecific, **word choice is
 purposeful, dynamic and
varied.
***sentences are clear,
active (subject-verb-
object), and to the point.
Grammar/Usage/ *control of grammar,
usage, and mechanics.
Mechanics **almost entirely free of
spelling, punctuation, and
grammatical errors.
Citation Format *conforms to APA rules for
formatting and citation of
sources are perfect.
Works *entries entirely correct as
to APA format.
Cited/Bibliography
Presentation Skills *able to present ideas
clearly while being aided
with visual presentation
*presentation was
supported with clear and
readable visual
*establishes eye contact
with the panelist, able to
carry self in confidence and
relay ideas spontaneously4
Visual Presentation *visuals were readable
even at a distance, text was
of sufficient font size and
type
* colors in visuals blend
well for the content to be
seen clearly
*texts were presented in
summary
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throughout. generic, redundant, excessively
***sentences are and clichd. redundant, clichd,
mostly clear, active ***sentences are and unspecific.
(SVO), and to the somewhat unclear; ***sentences are
point. excessive use of very unclear.
passive voice.
*may contain few *contains several *so many spelling,
spelling, punctuation, spelling, punctuation, punctuation, and
and grammar errors. and grammar errors grammar errors that
which detract from the paper cannot be
the papers understood.
readability.
*conforms to APA rules *frequent errors in *lack of APA
for formatting and APA format. format/numerous
citation of sources with errors.
minor exceptions.
*entries mostly correct *frequent errors in *lack of APA
as to APA format. APA format. format/numerous
errors.
*ideas were presented * presented ideas *lack of
and explained were only mostly read presentation skill
from the visual and just read the
presentation visual presentation
*visuals was mostly *visual has sufficient *presentation was
readable and text was font type and size but barely readable as
of sufficient font and not readable for the text was too small
size to be read audience and colors did not
*text was copy-pasted *text were just copy- blend well enough
from the manuscript in pasted from the *text were just copy
an organized, well- manuscript pasted and made to
presented manner fit in the text box