Rubric for Major Paper, Module 3



Criterion

4

A-level qualities
(90–100)

3

B-level qualities
(80–89)

2

C-level qualities
(70–79)

1 or 0

D- or F-level qualities
(60–69 or below 60)



Score
Use of articles
 Uses at least three sources. Uses at least two sources. May use two sources, but one is only mentioned briefly. Does not cite any sources.  
Synthesis of information
 Clear synthesis of information; sources are cited to support understanding. Information is synthesized but does not clearly demonstrate understanding. Most articles are summarized with long quotes included; synthesis is not apparent. Articles are simply summarized; no real synthesis of information apparent.  
Compare/contrast
 Findings are compared and contrasted in a step-by step manner that is easy to follow. Findings are compared and contrasted; some points are confusing. There is some comparison of the findings, but it is difficult to follow. No comparison of the findings discussed in the articles.  
Writing mechanics
 APA format throughout, no misspelled words or grammatical errors. APA format, no more than one misspelled word or grammatical error. May start to flow as a paper but that is a stretch; no more than two misspelled words or grammatical errors. Poorly written, doesn’t flow as one paper, misspelled words, grammatical errors.  

Note: Criteria are evaluated on a 4-3-2-1-0 basis. Total rubric points are converted first to a letter grade and then to a numerical equivalent based on a 0–100 scale: 16 = A (93–100); 15 = A– (90–92); 14 = B+ (88–89); 12–13 = B (83–87); 11 = B– (80–82); 10 = C+ (78–79); 8–9 = C (73–77); 7 = C– (70–72); 3–6 = D (60–69); 0–2 = F (below 60).