RESEARCH PAPER
Task:
 You will be write a research paper based on the thesis question
that you have developed during this course.
 The purpose of researching and writing a major essay is to
allow students the opportunity to carry out in-depth research
on a particular topic of their choosing.
 In addition this essay will allow students to develop a level of
expertise on a specific topic.
 Students are to follow all the proper conventions of research
and documentation according to proper APA citation and
format.
 You must submit two copies of your Report: 1. Turnitin.com
and 2. Paper copy
 Your report should be succinct and include:
o A reference page citing all sources that you have used in
APA format
o Proper APA referencing inside the body of your report
o Properly formatted APA Title Page
o Be written in proper essay format and conventions
o 5 - 6 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman or Arial 12
pt font
RESEARCH REPORT RUBRIC
STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
Categories
Level 1
(50-59%)
Level 2
(60-69%)
Level 3
(70-79%)
Level 4
(80-100%)
Total
/100
Knowledge/
Understanding
Knowledge of
Content
(facts, terms,
definitions)
-demonstrates
limited knowledge
of content
-demonstrates
some knowledge of
content
-demonstrates
considerable
knowledge of
content
-demonstrates
thorough
knowledge of
content
Understanding of
Content
(concepts, ideas)
-demonstrates
limited
understanding of
content
-demonstrates
some
understanding of
content
-demonstrates
considerable
understanding of
content
-demonstrates
thorough
understanding of
content
-uses planning and
processing skills
with limited
effectiveness
-uses planning and
processing skills
with some
effectiveness
-uses planning and
processing skills
with considerable
effectiveness
-uses planning and
processing skills
with a high degree
of effectiveness
/100
Expression and
organization of ideas
and information
- expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
limited
effectiveness
- expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
some effectiveness
- expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
considerable
effectiveness
- expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with a
high degree of
effectiveness
/100
Use of language
conventions
- uses language
conventions with
limited
effectiveness
- uses language
conventions with
some effectiveness
- uses language
conventions with
considerable
effectiveness
- uses language
conventions with a
high degree of
effectiveness
Making connections
within and between
various contexts
-makes connections
within and between
various contexts
with limited
effectiveness
-makes connections
within and between
various contexts
with some
effectiveness
-makes connections
within and between
various contexts
with considerable
effectiveness
-makes connections
within and between
various contexts
with a high degree
of effectiveness
APA format
-uses APA format
-uses APA format
-uses APA format
-uses APA format
Thinking
Use of planning and
processing skills
(focusing research,
gathering
information)
Communication
Application
/100
with limited
effectiveness
with some
effectiveness
with considerable
effectiveness
with a high degree
of effectiveness