CRIS 605
Research Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Below Expectations
Not Present
Abstract
10 points
An APA or Turabian Form abstract is present with excellent content and formatting. Citations are not included in this section per APA or Turabian Form.
9 points
An APA or Turabian Form abstract is present but has either mild content and/or formatting issues.
8 points
An APA or Turabian Form abstract is present with significant content/ formatting issues.
1 to 7 points
An APA or Turabian Form abstract is present but is confused with the introduction in content/format.
0 points
Introduction
10 points
An introduction segment of at least one paragraph is present at the start of the body of the report. The information is useful and provides a strong context for readers and is a good entry to the body of the report. Citations are utilized.
9 points
An introduction segment of at least one paragraph is present at the start of the body of the report. The information is useful and provides a reasonable context for readers and is a good entry to the body of the report. Citations are utilized.
8 points
An introduction segment of at least one paragraph is present at the start of the body of the report. The information is useful, but citations are not included.
1 to 7 points
An introduction segment of at least one paragraph is not present at the start of the body of the report. The information is vague and not properly cited.
0 points
Content
92 to 100 points
All components as described in the assignment have been thoroughly addressed. Assertions are relevant and properly supported by extensive evidence.
The following items are substantively addressed:
Key content: Core dynamics / symptoms common in the population of interest.
Best practices in crisis intervention with the population of interest by first responders.
Cultural considerations relevant to the population of interest.
Biblical application / integration that is relevant to the topic dynamics or crisis intervention practices.
Specific Scriptures/passages are present and cited. Passages are not merely pasted on the end.
The quality of the studies utilized are examined and discussed (psychometric properties).
84 to 91 points
All components as described in the assignment have been addressed. Assertions are relevant and mostly supported by evidence.
All the key content areas are addressed and properly cited.
All content requirements are present, but the analysis and review are less extensive.
Core dynamics / symptoms common in the population of interest.
Best practices in crisis intervention with the population of interest by first responders.
Cultural considerations relevant to the population of interest.
Biblical application / integration that is relevant to the topic dynamics or crisis intervention practices.
Specific Scriptures/passages are present and cited. Passages are not merely pasted on the end.
The quality of the studies utilized are examined and discussed (psychometric properties).
76 to 83 points
Most components as described in the assignment have been addressed, or all components are present but need improvement. Some assertions are relevant and supported by evidence.
All the key content areas are addressed and properly cited. All content requirements are present, but the analysis and review need review.
Core dynamics / symptoms common in the population of interest.
Best practices in crisis intervention with the population of interest by first responders.
Cultural considerations relevant to the population of interest.
Biblical application integration that is relevant to the topic dynamics or crisis intervention practices.
Specific Scriptures/passages are present and cited. Passages are not merely pasted on the end.
The quality of the studies utilized are examined and discussed (psychometric properties).
1 to 75 points
Few components as described in the assignment have been properly addressed.
Some key areas are not addressed in full or omitted altogether.
Core dynamics / symptoms common in the population of interest.
Best practices in crisis intervention with the population of interest by first responders is not discussed.
Cultural considerations relevant to the population of interest.
Biblical application / integration that is relevant to the topic dynamics or crisis intervention practices.
Specific Scriptures/passages are present and cited. Passages are not merely pasted on the end.
The quality of the studies utilized are not examined and discussed.
0 points
Conclusion
10 points
A detailed Conclusion section, with the heading of Conclusion, is presented at the end of the body of the report. This section provides a summary of key themes and insights.
A separate section for ideas for future research is included as the final paragraph.
9 points
A detailed Conclusion section, with the heading of Conclusion, is presented at the end of the body of the report. This section provides a summary of key themes and insights.
A separate section for ideas for future research is included as the final paragraph. Everything is present but it is not as detailed or as supposed by research.
8 points
A Conclusion summary and ideas for future research are present but not detailed and/or supported by research.
1 to 7 points
The Conclusion is vague and does not contain a wrap up and/or the required ideas for future research section.
0 points
Sources
10 points
Sources are scholarly, high-quality, and relevant. They are critically evaluated and correctly utilized.
9 points
Sources are scholarly and relevant. They are evaluated and utilized.
8 points
Most sources are scholarly, and most are relevant. Most are evaluated and utilized.
1 to 7 points
Few or no sources are scholarly or relevant. Few or none are evaluated and utilized. Personal experience or examples were utilized.
0 points
Structure
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Below Expectations
Not Present
Organization
19 to 20 points
All required elements are included and presented with strong headings and organizational clarity. There are clear transitions between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. The paper meets the length requirement of 12-15 pages not counting the cover, abstract, or reference pages.
17 to 18 points
All required elements are included and organized:
There are transitions between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. The paper meets the length requirement of 12-15 pages not counting the cover, abstract, or references pages.
15 to 16 points
Most required elements are included and are mostly organized. Most paragraphs and sections have transitions. The logical treatment of the topic needs improvement. The paper meets the length requirement of 12-15 pages not counting the cover, abstract, or reference pages.
1 to 14 points
Few or no required elements are included. Few or no transitions exist between paragraphs and sections. There may not be a logical treatment of the topic. The paper does not meet the length requirement of 12-15 pages not counting the recover, abstract, or reference pages.
0 points
Style
19 to 20 points
The paper effectively uses current APA or Turabian style and DCCC Professional Writing Guidelines. Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted correctly. The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are very few spelling and grammar errors. The Conclusion section contains the Conclusion heading. APA or Turabian guidelines are followed for the Introduction heading.
17 to 18 points
The paper consistently uses current APA or Turabian style and DCCC Professional Writing Guidelines with few or no exceptions. Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted with few or no errors. The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are few spelling and grammar errors. The Conclusion section contains the Conclusion heading. APA or Turabian guidelines are followed for the Introduction heading.
15 to 16 points
The paper inconsistently uses APA or Turabian style and DCCC Professional Writing Guidelines. Headings, in-text citations, and references are inconsistently formatted. The paper does not consistently reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are spelling and grammar errors. The Conclusion section contains the Conclusion heading. APA or Turabian guidelines are followed for the Introduction heading.
1 to 14 points
The paper erroneously uses or does not use APA or Turabian style and DCCC Professional Writing Guidelines. Headings, in-text citations, and references are erroneously formatted or not present. The paper does not reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are spelling and grammar errors. The headings of Introduction and Conclusion are incorrect or missing.
0 points
Sources
19 to 20 points
The Reference page has at least 15 scholarly sources. All sources are referenced throughout the paper.
17 to 18 points
The Reference page has at least 15 scholarly sources. Most sources are referenced throughout the paper.
15 to 16 points
The Reference page has at least 15 scholarly sources. Not all sources are referenced throughout the paper.
1 to 14 points
The Reference page contains fewer than 15 scholarly sources. Not enough sources are referenced throughout the paper, or none are referenced.
0 points
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