CJUS750Conclusions_Paper_Rubric1.docx

CJUS 750

Conclusions Paper Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Thesis Statement

14 to 15 points

Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging and thought provoking.

12.75 to 13.75 points

Clearly states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence.

1 to 12.5 points

States the purpose in a single sentence.

0 points

Not present

Introduction

14 to 15 points

The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.

12.75 to 13.75 points

The introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.

1 to 12.5 points

The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.

0 points

Not present

Body

14 to 15 points

Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop that develop the main idea.

12.75 to 13.75 points

Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.

1 to 12.5 points

Each paragraph lacks supporting detail sentences.

0 points

Not present

Development of Idea

14 to 15 points

Student demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization.

12.75 to 13.75 points

Paragraph development presented but not perfected.

1 to 12.5 points

Logical organization; organization of ideas not fully developed.

0 points

Not present

Cohesiveness

9.25 to 10 points

Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Student’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

8.5 to 9 points

For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Student’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

1 to 8.25 points

Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow-disjointedness is apparent. Author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Sources

9.25 to 10 points

10 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.

8.5 to 9 points

8-9 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.

1 to 8.25 points

Less than 8 peer-review journal articles or scholarly books are cited and integrated.

0 points

Not present

Grammar, Spelling & APA

9.25 to 10 points:

No spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

8.5 to 9 points:

Minimal spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

1 to 8.25 points:

Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes.-9

0 points

Not present

Page Length

9.25 to 10 points:

5-7 double-spaced pages of content (not counting the title page or references).

8.5 to 9 points:

1 page more or less than required length.

1 to 8.25 points:

More than 1 page more or less than required length.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

/100