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BMAL 500

Research Paper Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced (92–100%)

Proficient (84–91%)

Developing (1–83%)

Not Present

Points Earned

Abstract

41 to 45 points

There is an abstract statement with topic selection to provide a clear overview of the paper’s contents. The statement adheres to APA and is in depth to properly introduce the paper.

38 to 40 points

An abstract statement is provided, there is a somewhat clear overview of the paper’s contents and topic selection. The statement somewhat adheres to APA with some depth.

1 to 37 points

A brief overview of the paper is provided but it is not clear of the paper’s contents and topic selection. The statement does not adhere to APA and is not in depth enough to properly introduce the paper.

0 points

No abstract statement is provided.

Content

46 to 50 points

Each step is completed with clear, distinct sections (separate headings for each), and all the content is properly addressed in a thorough manner from the outlined steps.

Each of the main points for the subsections of the steps are thoroughly addressed with a specific discussion and examples applied.

A thorough, specific discussion of the article exists with a clear application to the problem-solving approach to each step and a recommendation plan.

Each of the steps are clearly supported with examples and research.

42 to 45 points

Each step is completed with somewhat clear, somewhat distinct sections (separate headings for each), and some of the content is properly addressed in a thorough manner from the outlined steps.

Each of the main points for the subsections of the steps are somewhat addressed with some discussion and examples applied.

A somewhat thorough, discussion of the article exists with an application to the problem-solving approach to each step and a recommendation plan.

Each of the steps are somewhat supported with examples and research.

1 to 41 points

Each step is completed but not as clear, no distinct sections, and some of the content is not as properly addressed in a thorough manner from the outlined steps.

Some of the main points for the subsections of the steps are addressed with little discussion and examples applied.

A brief discussion of the article exists with little to no application to the problem-solving approach to each step and a brief (or no) recommendation plan.

Some areas are vaguely supported with examples and research.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Conclusion

41 to 45 points

The conclusion offers a well-rounded summary of topics in the paper and suggests a variety of opportunities for future use of topics/relevance/purpose.

38 to 40 points

The conclusion offers a good summary of topics in the paper and suggests some opportunities for future use of topics/ relevance/ purpose.

1 to 37 points

The conclusion offers a summary of the topics in the paper.

0 points

No conclusion was provided.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Structure 30%

Advanced (92–100%)

Proficient (84–91%)

Developing (1–83%)

Not Present

Points Earned

Materials/Source

18 to 20 points

The reference page contains at least 5 scholarly sources within the last 5 years, and are evident within the paper.

The materials are properly cited and quoted in current APA style.

The SafeAssign originality score is within a proper range.

16 to 17 points

There reference page contains scholarly sources but not within the last five years, and are somewhat evident within the paper.

The materials are somewhat properly cited and quoted in current APA style.

The SafeAssign originality score is somewhat within a proper range.

1 to 15 points

The reference page lacks enough scholarly sources within the last 5 years, and are not all evident within the paper.

The materials are not all properly cited and quoted in the current APA style.

The SafeAssign originality score is somewhat within a proper range.

0 points

The reference page does not include the appropriate scholarly sources.

The materials were not properly cited and quoted in current APA style.

The SafeAssign originality score is not within a proper range.

Structure

18 to 20 points

The transitions between paragraphs and sections are clear with the use of proper headings and treated with logical order.

The required length (8-10 pages) is met.

16 to 17 points

The transitions between paragraphs and sections are somewhat clear with the use of headings and treated with a somewhat logical order.

The required length (8-10 pages) is somewhat met.

1 to 15 points

The required length (8-10 pages) is not fully met.

0 points

The transitions between paragraphs and sections are not attempted and no logical order exists.

Style

18 to 20 points

The paper has current APA formatted correctly, and the paper is without spelling and grammatical errors.

16 to 17 points

The paper has current APA format with minor errors and the paper has minor spelling and grammatical errors.

1 to 15 points

The paper has somewhat current APA format with multiple errors and the paper has multiple spelling and grammatical errors.

0 points

The paper does not comply with current APA format and has numerous spelling and grammatical errors.

Total

/100

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