Figure 1: Research Paper Rubric
EXPERT
PROFICIENT
APPRENTICE
The paper demonstrates that
The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands the author, for the most part, and has applied concepts The paper demonstrates that understands and has applied INTEGRATION learned in the course.
the author, to a certain concepts learned in the Concepts are integrated into extent, understands and has OF course. Some of the KNOWLEDGE the writer’s own insights. The conclusions, however, are applied concepts learned in writer provides concluding the course.
not supported in the body of remarks that show analysis the paper.
and synthesis of ideas.
TOPIC
FOCUS
DEPTH OF
DISCUSSION
SOURCES
CITATIONS
The paper does not
demonstrate that the
author has fully
understood and applied
concepts learned in the
course.
The topic is focused narrowly
enough for the scope of this The topic is focused but lacks
assignment. A thesis
direction. The paper is about
The topic is too broad for the The topic is not clearly
statement provides direction a specific topic but the
scope of this assignment.
defined.
for the paper, either by
writer has not established a
statement of a position or
position.
hypothesis.
In-depth discussion &
elaboration in all sections of
the paper.
Ties together information
from all sources. Paper flows
from one issue to the next
without the need for
COHESIVENESS headings. Author’s writing
demonstrates an
understanding of the
relationship among material
obtained from all sources.
SPELLING &
GRAMMAR
NOVICE
No spelling &/or grammar
mistakes.
The writer has omitted
pertinent content or content
In-depth discussion &
runs-on excessively.
elaboration in most sections
Quotations from others
of the paper.
outweigh the writer’s own
ideas excessively.
Cursory discussion in all
the sections of the paper
or brief discussion in
only a few sections.
Does not tie together
For the most part, ties
Sometimes ties together
information. Paper does
together information from
information from all sources.
not flow and appears to
all sources. Paper flows with Paper does not flow be created from
only some disjointedness.
disjointedness is apparent.
disparate issues.
Author’s writing
Author’s writing does not
Headings are necessary
demonstrates an
demonstrate an
to link concepts. Writing
understanding of the
understanding of the
does not demonstrate
relationship among material relationship among material
understanding any
obtained from all sources.
obtained from all sources.
relationships
Minimal spelling &/or
grammar mistakes.
More than 5 current sources,
of which at least 3 are peerreview journal articles or
scholarly books. Sources
5 current sources, of which
include both general
at least 2 are peer-review
background sources and
journal articles or scholarly
specialized sources. Specialbooks. All web sites utilized
interest sources and popular
are authoritative.
literature are acknowledged
as such if they are cited. All
web sites utilized are
authoritative.
Cites all data obtained from Cites most data obtained
other sources. APA citation
from other sources. APA
style is used in both text and citation style is used in both
bibliography.
text and bibliography.
Noticeable spelling &
grammar mistakes.
Unacceptable number of
spelling and/or
grammar mistakes.
Fewer than 5 current
sources, or fewer than 2
Fewer than 5 current sources,
of 5 are peer-reviewed
or fewer than 2 of 5 are peerjournal articles or
reviewed journal articles or
scholarly books. Not all
scholarly books. All web sites
web sites utilized are
utilized are credible.
credible, and/or sources
are not current.
Cites some data obtained
from other sources. Citation
Does not cite sources.
style is either inconsistent or
incorrect.
Adapted from: Whalen, S. “Rubric from Contemporary Health Issues Research Paper”
http://academics.adelphi.edu/edu/hpe/healthstudies/whalen/HED601_r2.shtml
Written Assignments (APA style ‘Student’ Papers)
You are required to use APA Style (7) for all other written work. Here is a sample paper to use
as a template, and in order to avoid plagiarism, you should refer to this guide on APA Style to
ensure you are citing your sources correctly. APA Style 7 offers the option of a student paper or
a professional paper format. You are allowed to use either one, although it is recommended that
you follow the student paper template. You are required to submit formal written papers in MS
Word format (.doc or .docx) and submitted through the SafeAssign option located within each
assignment area. This video will walk you through the process if you are unfamiliar. You will be
allowed to view your SafeAssign report to ensure there is no plagiarism detected in your paper.
There are often false positives with SafeAssign, so be sure to review your report before you fully
submit your assignment. You can submit your assignment as a ‘Draft’ and review your
SafeAssign report prior to submitting your assignment. Plagiarism is grounds for disciplinary
action in the program.

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