Research Paper Rubric

Criteria

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Subject Matter Knowledge

Does not have grasp of information

Is uncomfortable with information

Is comfortable with information

Full knowledge of information

Structure

Difficult to follow, no obvious sequence of information

Difficult to follow as skips around topic, and loses thread

Information presented logically, easy to follow

Information presented logically, in a fresh and interesting way, easy to follow

Use of Visual Aids, Graphics and Support Material

No supporting visual aids, graphics or support material to increase audience understanding

Visual aids, graphics or support material do not increase audience understanding

Relevant and timely use of visual aids, graphics and support material, increasing audience understanding

Confident use of quality visual aids, graphics and support material, furthering audience understanding.

Accuracy

Multiple mistakes, such as misspelling, incorrect explanation, misuse of terminology

Few mistakes, such as misspelling, incorrect explanation, misuse of terminology

No obvious mistakes

Potential audience misunderstandings clarified or explained up front.

 

Adopted from mftrou.com