Rubrics for Written Submissions
(Intellectual Biography and Major Paper)
Economics 625
The points are proportioned in the following fashion:
Thesis and Conclusion 10%
Analysis and Development 30%
Support 20%
Development and Organization 10%
APA Usage and Voice 10%
Writing, Grammar, and Usage 20%
Superior Strong Adequate Marginal Very Weak
90 – 100% 80 – 89% 73 – 79% 73 – 65% 0 – 64%
Thesis and Conclusion The paper has an obvious, clearly stated, and effective thesis and conclusion that fully addresses the topic
Thesis and conclusion are obvious to the reader and address the topic, but they could be stated more precisely or clearly.
The thesis may not be as obvious to the reader, and/or may addresses only part of the topic. Its wording may lack clarity or precision. The conclusion does not match the thesis.
The thesis is hard to find. It also may not be clear as to what topic is being addressed by the thesis. The conclusion is lacking or inappropriate to the support in the paper.
Lack of thesis and/or conclusion.
Your Points:
Analysis / Development The paper topic is discussed extensively and in-depth. Analysis of support is insightful, extensive, and specifically develops the topic.
The overall discussion of the paper topic could be extended further. Analysis of support is present, but is not extensive. It could do more to connect to the topic.
The paper topic is discussed, but at a superficial level. Analysis of support is lacking and/or rarely connects the support to the topic.
The paper does little to discuss the answer the topic. The support is not analyzed in terms of significance or connection to the topic.
No real discussion of the topic or support is found throughout the paper.
Your Points:
Support Specific, ample, and appropriate (i.e. peer reviewed) reference material is used. Reference material is accurately used and it supports the paper’s topic. The material is well integrated into the body of the paper.
Charts, graphs, and illustrations are used to support the paper topic, and are included in an appendix. These additions offer keen insight into the paper topic
The number of references is over one appropriate source per page of text
Specific, ample, and appropriate support is used, but more support would have helped to further prove the response. The material could be integrated into the paper more effectively.
Charts, graphs, and illustrations are used to support the paper topic, and are included in an appendix. These additions offer some insight into the paper topic
The number of references is roughly one appropriate source per page of text
One of the required factors of support is missing (in either specificity, quality or quantity). Support is general, and insufficiently answers the question. The material is not well integrated into the paper.
Charts, graphs, and illustrations are used to support the paper topic, and are included in an appendix. These additions offer little insight into the paper topic
The number of references is roughly one appropriate sources for every one and one-half pages of text
There is very little support in the paper, or the support is apocryphal, personal, or used from non-peer reviewed sources. The overall forum question is not ultimately answered. Inaccurate use of material may be present.
Charts, graphs, and illustrations are used to support the paper topic. These additions offer no insights into the paper topic
The number of references is roughly one appropriate sources for every two pages of text
No real support used.
Charts, graphs, and illustrations are used to support the paper topic. These additions offer no insights into the paper topic
The number of references is roughly one appropriate sources for over two pages of text.
Your points:
Development/ Organization Both the topic and the Bibliography were presented and approved on a timely basis as required
Paper is coherent: paragraphs clearly relate to one another and to the question. The introduction and conclusion are effective. Paragraphs coherent, and include topic sentences, support and analysis. Transitions present.
Either the topic or the Bibliography were presented and approved on a timely basis, but not both.
Paper is largely coherent. Paragraphs are coherent, but may be lacking in one of these areas: topic sentence, support, or analysis. Transitions present.
Either the topic or the Bibliography were presented and approved on a timely basis, but not both.
The paper is marginally coherent, is rambling, or unfocused. Paragraphs lack coherence, support, or analysis. Transitions are occasionally missing.
Neither the topic nor the Bibliography were presented and approved on a timely basis, or they were not presented at all.
Paper is barely coherent: sentences and paragraphs lack structure and cogency. Transitions are largely not present.
Neither the topic nor the Bibliography were presented and approved on a timely basis, or they were not presented at all.
Paper is not coherent or cogent.
Your points:
Voice/APA usage. The paper is written in a voice appropriate to an academic audience. APA is used appropriately with few if any errors.
The paper largely addresses an academic audience, but may slip into an overly informal voice in places. APA is used with some mistakes.
The paper is written in an overly informal voice that is not appropriate for an academic audience. APA usage contains numerous errors.
The paper is not written in an informal or colloquial style. APA is not used, or used with significant errors. .
The paper is not written in Standard English.
Your points:
Mechanics / Style Paper has been proofread for missing words, and major grammar and usage mistakes. There are virtually no errors (1-2 maximum).
Paper has been proofread, but may still have grammar and usage problems There are no more than 3-5 of these errors.
Paper has been proofread, but may still have grammar and usage problems.
There are no more than 5-7 of these errors.
There is very little evidence of proofreading. There are blatant and frequent errors throughout the paper. There are no more than 7-10 major errors overall.
There is no evidence of proof
reading. There are blatant and frequent errors throughout the paper. Over 10 major errors overall.
Your points:
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