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Name __________________________________ Writing for Thinking Section 01 Instructor: Cagle EDF 3413 Spring 2019
Research Paper Rubric Writing for Thinking Section 03
2 1.5 1 .5
APA Format Running head and page
number are placed correctly
on all pages. Title page gives title, your name,
University name, course
information, instructor’s name, date.
Includes 5 or 6 of the
requirements.
Includes 3 or 4 of the
requirements.
Includes 1 or 2 of the
requirements.
APA Style
Abstract
The overall purpose of the
abstract is clear; the abstract
expresses only the main idea and major points of the
original selection; Word
choice is consistently efficient and concise.
The purpose is generally
clear; the abstract expresses
only the main idea and most major points of the original
selection; word choice is
fairly concise.
The purpose wavers; the
abstract does not accurately
express the main idea or most major points of the
original selection; Word
choice is vague or repetitive.
The purpose is unclear; the
abstract does not convey the
main idea or major points of the original selection; word
choice is confusing or
misleading.
Citations Includes and cites all data
obtained from other sources
(at least 5 sources). APA citation style is used
correctly for all citations.
Cites at least 4 sources,
correctly using APA style.
Cites at least 3 sources,
correctly using APA style.
Cites 2 or less sources,
correctly using APA style.
Reference Page Written in APA format with no errors.
Written in APA format with 1-3 errors.
Written in APA format with 4-5 errors.
Written in APA format with more than 5 errors.
4 3 2 1
Thesis Statement Clearly and concisely states
the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is
engaging, and thought
provoking.
Clearly states the paper’s
purpose in a single sentence.
States the paper’s purpose in
a single sentence.
Incomplete and/or
unfocused.
Introductory
Paragraphs
Well-developed
introductory paragraph(s)
that contains a clear
explanation, or definition of the problem, a thesis
statement,
detailed background information, and gives the
Introductory paragraph states
the problem, but does not
explain using details. Thesis
is stated. Some background information is included.
Structure of the paper is
previewed.
Introduction states the thesis
but does not adequately
explain the background or
the problem. No structure of paper is previewed.
Thesis and/or problem is
vague or unclear.
Explanations and
background information is unclear, not present, or not
related to the topic. No
preview of structure is given.
Name __________________________________ Writing for Thinking Section 01 Instructor: Cagle EDF 3413 Spring 2019
reader an idea of how the essay is organized.
Body I Three or more points that
are in agreement with the
claim are well developed with supporting details.
Three or more main points
that are in agreement with the
claim are present but lack detail and development in
one or two.
Three main points that are in
agreement with the claim are
present, but all lack detail and development.
There are less than three
main points in agreement
with the claim with poor details and development of
ideas.
Body II
At least two opposing views or comparisons/contrasts
are acknowledged.
Refutation of each opposing
point is strong and well developed.
Two or more opposing views or comparisons/contrasts are
present but refutation of each
opposing view is weak and
not well developed.
Only one opposing view or comparisons/contrasts is
present. Refutation is
missing and or vague.
Opposing views or comparisons/contrasts and
refutations are not present.
Conclusion Conclusion is engaging and
effective and restates the thesis.
The conclusion is adequate
and restates the thesis.
The conclusion is not
engaging or effective and does not adequately restate
the thesis.
Conclusion is incomplete or
unfocused and does not restate the thesis.
Organizational
Structure
Logical progression of ideas
with a clear argumentative structure. Transitions are
fluid.
Logical progression of ideas;
argumentative structure can be followed although it is not
clearly developed.
Transitions are present.
Some level of
disorganization disrupts progression of ideas.
Argumentative structure not
easy to follow. Transitions are not used effectively or
are rarely used.
High level of
disorganization. More than one transition is missing.
Mechanics and
Usage
2 or less errors in
punctuation, capitalization, spelling, sentence structure,
and word usage.
3 to 5 errors in punctuation,
capitalization, spelling, sentence structure and word
usage.
Numerous errors in
punctuation, capitalization, spelling, sentence structure
and word usage.
So many errors in
punctuation, capitalization, spelling, sentence structure
and word usage that
comprehension of the essay is difficult.
Sources Includes at least 5 credible
references.
Includes at least 4 credible
references.
Includes at least 3 credible
references.
Includes less than 3 credible
references.
Score per column
Student’s Name: __________________________ Total Score __________ Percentage Score _____________
Date: ___________________