Research Paper Rationale
Research Paper: Topic, Preliminary Research, and Rationale Grading
Rubric | CCOU301_B01_202230
Criteria
Topic and
Rationale
Ratings
Points
50 to >44.0 pts
44 to >34.0 pts
34 to >0.0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not
Present
The paper meets content
requirements: Topic is
clearly introduced.
Rationale includes: (1)
Explanation of student’s
interest in the topic, and (2)
Explanation of the value of
this topic in the field using
sources.
The paper meets most
content requirements:
Topic is clearly introduced.
Rationale includes: (1)
Explanation of student’s
interest in the topic, and
(2) Explanation of the
value of this topic in the
field using sources.
The paper meets some of
the content requirements:
Topic is clearly introduced.
Rationale includes: (1)
Explanation of student’s
interest in the topic, and
(2) Explanation of the
value of this topic in the
field using sources.
22 to >17.0 pts
17 to >0.0 pts
0 pts
Proficient
Developing
Not
Present
Minimum of 4 sources are
cited in the topic
description and rationale.
The second page, the
reference page, includes a
minimum of 4
current-APA-formatted
references. References
must come from
professional and scholarly
– primary – sources and
must have been written
within the last 5 years.
Assignment follows
current APA format.
Assignment follows the
instructions. Submission is
on time.
Minimum of 4 sources are
cited in the topic
description and rationale.
The second page, the
reference page, includes a
minimum of 4
current-APA-formatted
references. References
must come from
professional and scholarly
– primary – sources and
must have been written
within the last 5 years.
Assignment follows
current APA format.
Assignment follows the
instructions. Submission is
on time.
References 25 to >22.0 pts
and
Logistics
Advanced
23 to 25 points Minimum
of 4 sources are cited in the
topic description and
rationale. The second page,
the reference page,
includes a minimum of 4
current-APA-formatted
references. References
must come from
professional and scholarly –
primary – sources and must
have been written within the
last 5 years. Assignment
follows current APA format.
Assignment follows the
instructions. Submission is
on time
50 pts
25 pts
Total Points: 75