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Excellent |
Good |
Marginal |
| Topic Selection,
Introduction, Literature Review, Content, Conclusion
Points_____ |
10 9 8
Topic is highly germane to the course focus/outcomes. Introduction
defines logical order.
Literature is well-selected, pertinent to topic. Content is
well-developed and substantive. Conclusion well developed and ends broadly.
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7 6 5
Topic is relevant and important to outcomes. Introduction somewhat
defines logical order. Most references are pertinent to topic. Content
coverage is good. Conclusion could have been better developed. |
4 3 2
Topic is weakly connected to outcomes. Paper lacks introduction. Some
references are pertinent to topic. Coverage of topic is spotty and
"wandering." Paper lacks a conclusion. |
| Organization,
Research Procedures
Points_____ |
10 9 8
Logical sequence is maintained throughout. Strong paragraph unity and all
transitions are smooth.
Intent (thesis) is evident. Discussion of specific topic is logically,
clearly stated. Headings depict logical organization. |
7 6 5
Moderate sequencing is evident.
Most paragraphs show unity and most transitions are smooth. Intent
(thesis) is fairly clear. Writing logic and clarity somewhat difficult to
determine. Discussion of specific topic is somewhat clearly stated.
Headings fail to capture logical flow. |
4 3 2
Minimal sequencing is evident. Very little paragraph unity and smooth
transitions. Intent of paper wanders somewhat. Writing very unclear and
organization is a mystery. Minimal discussion of specific topic. Content is
not stated clearly. No headings. |
| Depth of Thinking
Points_____ |
10 9 8
Strong evidence of creative/critical thinking. Uses quotes only when
absolutely helpful to make the point; otherwise extensive paraphrasing.
Substantive paper involving analysis, synthesis, or evaluation. |
7 6 5
Some evidence of creative/critical thinking. Approaching too many direct
quotes, but some evidence of paraphrasing attempts. Fairly substantive paper
involving an effort at analysis, synthesis, or evaluation. |
4 3 2
Minimal evidence of creative/critical thinking. Over reliance on others’
thinking. Over reliance on direct quotes. Shallow, cursory treatment.
Minimal effort to analyze, synthesize, or evaluate topic. |
| Documentation
Points_____ |
10 9 8
References are current, primary, and scholarly. Citations and reference
section items are complete and consistent. Strong command of reference
system.
Citations offered for factual statements. All direct quotes have page
numbers. Paper is well supported with an impressive list of references.
|
7 6 5
Many references are current, primary, and scholarly. Most citations and
reference section items are complete and consistent. Good command of
reference system. Some factual statements made without supporting citations.
Some direct quotes are missing page numbers. Paper is supported with an
adequate list of references. |
4 3 2
Some references are current, primary, and scholarly. Others are outdated,
secondary, or Reader’s Digest type references. Some citations and reference
sections items are complete and consistent. Appears to have not consulted a
reference system. Many factual statements made without citation support.
Paper is supported with only a token number of references. |
| Technical Aspects
Points_____ |
10 9 8
Sentence structure is varied and correct. Few errors in grammar,
punctuation, spelling, and word choice are evident. Writing is clear and
extremely well-phrased.
Turned in on time. Obvious pride in turning in a quality piece of
writing. |
7 6 5
Most sentence structure is varied and correct. Occasional errors in
grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice are evident. Most writing is
clearly stated. A little late. The number of errors suggests a time crunch
and lack of attention to detail. |
4 3 2
Some sentence structure is varied and correct. Frequent distracting,
errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice is evident. Some
writing is clear. Very late. Numerous errors suggest a rush job and lack of
close proofreading. |
