Final Research Paper Rubric
Learning Objectives:

locate and evaluate sources, through library research, and integrate research through appropriate citation and quotation;
present effective arguments that use a full range of legitimate rhetorical and logical strategies to articulate and explain their positions on complex issues in dialogue with other points of view;
locate, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize evidence in a comprehensive way in support of your ideas;
identify and critically evaluate the assumptions in and the context of an argument;
distinguish and convey inductive and deductive patterns as appropriate, sequencing arguments and evidence logically to draw valid conclusions and articulate related outcomes (implications and consequences).

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Abstract: a brief summary of the entire paper INCLUDING results AND conclusion.

15

Introduction:

Present your topic
Why is this topic important?
What was your research process?

20

Literature Review:
All of your research and ONLY research.
Every sentence should have a citation.
Includes 2 new sources.
Connect prior studies to each other.