iRubric: Final Research Paper rubric

Very clearly posed statement of the problem and supported with high quality (strong) evidence.Very clearly stated purpose of the study that connects very well to the introduction and the statement of the problem.

Fairly well posed statement of the problem that provides evidence but the evidence is not as strong as it could be. Fairly well stated purpose of the study that connects well to the introduction and the statement of the problem.

Statement of the problem is not clearly stated and/or lacks quality evidence to support the problem. Purpose of the study is not clearly stated and/or does not connect well with the introduction and the statement of the problem.

Lacks a proper statement of the problem. Evidence presented does not support the thesis or problem statement.Lacks a purpose of the study statement or does not pertain to the introduction and/or the statement of the problem.

Sources are exceptionally well-integrated and they support claims argued in the paper very effectively. Quotations and Works Cited conform to ASA or APA style sheet.

Sources are well integrated and support the paper’s claims. There may be occasional errors, but the sources and Works Cited conform to ASA or APA style sheet.

Sources support some claims made in the paper, but might not be integrated well within the paper’s argument. There may be a few errors in ASA or APA style.

The paper does not use adequate research or if it does, the sources are not integrated well. They are not cited correctly according to ASA or APA style, nor listed correctly on the Works Cited page.

Paper follows a structure. Sentences are clear and varied in pattern, from simple to complex, with excellent use of punctuation. Excellent grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation.

Paper follows a structure. Sentences are clear but may lack variation; a few may be awkward and there may be a few punctuation errors. A few errors in grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation, but not many

Paper lacks structure. Sentences are generally clear but may have awkward structure or unclear content; there may be patterns of punctuation errors. Shows a pattern of errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation. Could also be a sign of lack of proof-reading.

Paper lacks a clear structure. Sentences aren’t clear with continuous errors throughout the paper.