Research Paper Grading Rubric Criteria Levels Of Achievement
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Research Paper Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content (70%) Advanced 92-100% Proficient 84-91% Developing 1-83% Not present Total History and Current State of the Literature 18.5 to 20 points The student articulately explains the history and current state of the literature on their topic. The student fully integrates course readings, outside readings, and course presentations where appropriate. 17 to 18 points The student explains the history and current state of the literature on their chosen topic for the most part. Student integrates course readings, outside readings, and course presentations where appropriate. 1 to 16.5 points The student does not fully address all elements of the assignment instructions. The student attempts to discuss the current state of the literature, but does so without articulating appropriate information from the literature itself or from the course. 0 points Not present Research Question and Hypothesis 18.5 to 20 points The student articulately and thoroughly presents the research question and a clear hypothesis for the research. 17 to 18 points For the most part, the student presents the research question and a hypothesis for the research. 1 to 16.5 points The student does not fully address all elements of the assignment instructions. The research question and hypothesis are not presented clearly. 0 points Not present Methodological Approach 18.5 to 20 points The student articulately and thoroughly explains the methodological approach used to answer the research question and justifies why it is the best approach to answering the question. 17 to 18 points For the most part, the student explains the methodological approach used to answer the research question and justifies why it is the best approach to answering the question. 1 to 16.5 points The student does not thoroughly explain the methodological approach used and does not properly justify why it is the best approach to answering the question. 0 points Not present Statistical Findings 27.5 to 30 points The student thoroughly and accurately presents the findings of the statistical analysis, using and properly referencing tables and figures from SPSS to support the findings. 25 to 27 points For the most part, the student presents the findings of the statistical analysis, using and referencing tables and figures from SPSS to support the findings. 1 to 24.5 points The student does not fully and accurately present the statistical findings. 0 points Not present Conclusion 13.5 to 15 points · The student clearly articulates whether or not the hypothesis is supported and why. · Student proposes at least 2 questions for future research which move beyond the current research and improve our understanding of the topic. 12.5 to 13 points · For the most part, the student articulates whether or not the hypothesis is supported and why. · The student presents at least 2 questions for future research which may not move beyond the current research and improve our understanding of the topic. 1 to 12 points · The student does not clearly articulate whether or not the hypothesis is supported. · The student presents 1 question for future research which may or may not move beyond the current research and improve our understanding of the topic. 0 points Not present Structure (30%) Advanced 92-100% Proficient 84-91% Developing 1-83% Not present Total Spelling and Grammar 13.5 to 15 points Few to no grammatical or spelling errors 12.5 to 13 points Some errors, but not distracting from the appearance and presentation of ideas. 1 to 12 points Significant errors such that the professionalism and appearance of the paper are significantly undermined. 0 points Not present Format 9 to 10 points · The analysis meets the formatting requirements set forth in the assignment instructions. · Assignment adheres to current Turabian guidelines. · Citations are formatted correctly. · Sectional headings are used.
8 to 8.5 points · The analysis meets some, but not all of the formatting requirements set forth in the assignment instructions. · Assignment mostly adheres to current Turabian guidelines. · Citations are mostly formatted correctly. · Sectional headings are used. 1 to 7.5 points · The analysis does not follow the assignment instructions. · Essay is not formatted according to Turabian formatting. · Citations are not formatted correctly. · Sectional headings are not used. 0 points Not present References 9 to 10 points · Use of at least 8 appropriate, academic references. 8 to 8.5 points · Use of at least 7 proper academic references. 1 to 7.5 points · Use of 6 or fewer references, or references cited are not appropriate, academic references.
0 points Not present 9 to 10 points · 1,750-2,500 words; double-spaced and using standard margins. 8 to 8.5 points · 100 words more or less than the requirements; double-spaced and using standard margins. 1 to 7.5 points · More than 100 words more or less more less than or more than the required length. Paper is not double-spaced, or margins have been modified. 0 points Not present Professor Comments: Total: /150 COUR PPOL 505 Research Paper This research paper stems from the research question you were given at the beginning of the term, and is your opportunity to showcase the statistical analysis tools you have learned over the course of the term.
You will write a 7-10 page (1,750-2,500 words) research-based paper in current Turabian format that focuses on your assigned public policy research question. You must include at least 8 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible (your annotated bibliography should be a helpful resource for this). Your paper must also use the datasets provided in the course, along with appropriate SPSS output, included as figures or tables, to answer your research question. Please address all of the following questions and concepts as they relate to your research question: 1. Discuss the history and current state of the peer-reviewed, academic literature as it relates to your own research question. · This is essentially a literature review discussing the major findings of all of the recent research.
Your annotated bibliography will be a great help here. 2. Present your research question and your hypothesis. Explain the methodological approach you will take to answer your question and justify why it is the best approach to answering your question. 3.
Present the findings of your statistical analysis. · Insert figures and tables here, but be sure to provide a written explanation specifically referencing each figure or table. 4. Conclude by summarizing the answer to your research question and whether or not your hypothesis was supported. Present 2 potential questions for future research.