Criteria Ratings Points
Content 35 to >31 pts
Advanced
The paper demonstrates a coherent focus, a sense of audience, is well developed and incorporates new thinking
31 to >24 pts
Proficient
Focus and sense of audience are not entirely clear and coherent. Some ideas could be developed better and new ideas aren’t clearly incorporated.
24 to >0 pts
Developing
The paper lacks focus and coherence, there is no clear sense of audience, the ideas are not well developed, and/or there is little to no incorporation of new thinking.
0 pts
Not Present
35 pts
Content 35 to >31 pts
Advanced
Assertions and ideas are effectively and clearly supported with at least 5 peer-reviewed, sources, 3 published in the most recent 5 years.
31 to >24 pts
Proficient
Some assertions and ideas aren’t clearly supported and/or one or more of the 5 peer-reviewed sources aren’t sufficiently related to the topic and/or at least 3 weren’t published in the last 5 years.
24 to >0 pts
Developing
Assertions and ideas generally lack support and/or support isn’t appropriate or effective. There are fewer than 5 peer-reviewed sources.
0 pts
Not Present
35 pts
Content 28 to >24 pts
Advanced
Paper clearly demonstrates strong understanding of the topic by the student.
24 to >19 pts
Proficient
Paper demonstrates the student understands the topic, but it isn’t clear if the understanding is strong.
19 to >0 pts
Developing
There appear to be gaps and weaknesses in the student’s understanding of the topic.
0 pts
Not Present
28 pts
Structure 14 to >12 pts
Advanced
There is a clear, coherent, organized structure.
12 to >9 pts
Proficient
The structure isn’t entirely clear, coherent, or well organized.
9 to >0 pts
Developing
The paper lacks structure and coherence and/or isn’t well organized.
0 pts
Not Present
14 pts
Structure 14 to >12 pts
Advanced
The paper is in APA format with no errors.
12 to >9 pts
Proficient
The paper is in APA format with a few minor errors.
9 to >0 pts
Developing
There are numerous formatting errors.
0 pts
Not Present
14 pts
Research Paper: Final Draft Grading Rubric | SMGT506_D01_202440
Criteria Ratings Points
Structure 14 to >12 pts
Advanced
Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are well done with no errors.
12 to >9 pts
Proficient
Spelling and grammar are generally good with a few minor errors.
9 to >0 pts
Developing
There are numerous noticeable spelling and grammar errors.
0 pts
Not Present
14 pts
Total Points: 140
Research Paper: Final Draft Grading Rubric | SMGT506_D01_202440