Research Capstone Project CHAPTER 1 3 RUBRIC
Research Capstone Project CHAPTER 1 3 RUBRIC
Research Capstone Project CHAPTER 1 3 RUBRIC
CRITERIA/CATEGORY EXCEEDS STANDARD MEET STANDARD NEARLY MEETS THE DOES NOT MEET THE
(5) (4) STANDARD (3) STANDARD
(1)
RESEARCH STATEMENTS Clearly and concisely state Clearly states the paper’s States the paper’s purpose No apparent research
the paper’s purpose in purpose in sentences. in sentences. statement
sentences, which are
engaging and/or thought
provoking
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INTRODUCTION Introduction is engaging, Introduction states the Introduction does not There is no clear
states the main topic and main topic and previews states the main topic and introduction.
previews the structure of the structure of paper previews the structure of
paper paper
BODY Each paragraph has Each paragraph has Each paragraph lacks Each paragraph fails to
thoughtful supporting sufficient supporting detail supporting detail sentences develop the main idea
detail sentences that sentences that develop the that develop the main idea
develop the main idea main idea
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ORGANIZATIONAL Writer demonstrates Writer demonstrates Logical organization not No evidence of structure
STRUCTURE logical sequencing of ideas sequencing of ideas fully developed. or organization
through well-developed through well-developed Transitions not present.
paragraphs. Transitional paragraphs. Transitional
phrases are used to phrases are used to
enhance organization enhance organization
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Chapter 3
MECHANICS No errors in punctuation, 1-3 errors in punctuation, 4-6 errors in punctuation, More than 6 errors in
capitalization and spelling capitalization and spelling capitalization and spelling punctuation, capitalization
and spelling
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SENTENCE USAGE No errors in sentence 1-3 errors in sentence 4-6 errors in sentence More than 6 errors in
structure and word usage structure and word usage structure and word usage sentence structure and
word usage
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Chapter 2
Chapter 3
TOTAL POINTS= 80 pts