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Name __________________________________ Writing for Thinking Section 01 Instructor: Cagle EDF 3413 Spring 2019

Research Paper Rubric Writing for Thinking Section 03

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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.

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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: ___________________