Q Research Paper Topic Rubric Potential Research Paper Topic Rubric Potential Research Paper Topic Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Information and Explanation 12 to >9.0 pts Excellent The research topic is well developed with reasonable scope. The topic is substantiated and shows original thought and inquiry. 9 to >5.0 pts Good The research topic is focused and fits available resources. It shows a grasp of the relevant issues and concepts. Displays some aspects of original thought or investigation. 5 to >0.0 pts Fair The research topic is too broad or too narrow and cannot realistically be researched with available resources. It may be basic enough to be answered easily with general background resources instead of requiring deeper investigation. 0 pts Poor The topic is more suitable for a term paper than a research paper. Immediate reconsideration of the assignment is required. 12 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Style 4 pts Excellent All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. The submission is of the appropriate length (300 to 400 words). 4 to >2.0 pts Good Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding. The submission is of the appropriate length (300 to 400 words). 2 to >0.0 pts Fair Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding. The submission may not be of the appropriate length (fewer than 300 words). 0 pts Poor Sentences are awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding. The submission is not of the appropriate length (fewer than 300 words). 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences 4 pts Excellent At least two scholarly references from journal articles published in the last 10 years are included. In-text citations and references are correctly formatted. References are appropriate and related to the topic. 4 to >2.0 pts Good At least two references are included, and at least one is a scholarly reference from a journal article published in the last 10 years is included. In-text citations and references are correctly formatted most of the time. Most references are appropriate and related to the topic. 2 to >0.0 pts Fair At least one reference from a journal article published in the last 10 years is included. In-text citations and references are correctly formatted sometimes. A few references are appropriate and related to the topic. 0 pts Poor None of the included references are from journal articles published in the last 10 years. In-text citations and references are correctly formatted very little. References are not appropriate or related to the topic. 4 pts Total Points: 20 PreviousNext Need additional Help