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Final Research Project
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This is the culminating assignment of the course. You have arrived at the pinnacle of the scaffolding afforded by the discussions, activities, and assignments that have brought you to this point in the process, where you lay it all on the line and demonstrate your overall achievement of course learning outcomes.
The Final Research Project is due on the last day of class. Submit your Final Project though the Assignments menu item in the Course Work tab.
**NOTE: Please submit your work as a file attachment (rather than copying and pasting).
Due on Jul 29, 2023 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: ILR260: Grading Rubric for Final Research Project [30 points]
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CriteriaA-rangeB-range
C-range
D-range
F-range
Criterion Score
Focus
2.5 points
Focus is clear, specific, and sustained.
2.1 points
Clear and sustained focus.
1.8 points
Focus is basically clear; some content may deviate from stated focus.
1.575 points
Focus is unclear and/or unsustained.
1 point
Lacks focus; lacks coherence.
Score of Focus,
/ 2.5
Approach
2 points
Approach is sophisticated and perfectly attuned to the topic of inquiry and to the ILR260 project specifically.
1.7 points
Approach is appropriate to college-level research writing and to the ILR260 project specifically.
1.5 points
Approach is somewhat simplistic and/or somewhat too broad.
1.3 points
Approach is overly simplistic and/or overly broad.
0.8 points
Approach inappropriate to college-level writing and/or the assignment
Score of Approach,
/ 2
Source Selection
2 points
Source selection meets assignment requirements; sources are strong and skillfully chosen for direct relevance and for the substance and complexity they bring to the inquiry.
1.7 points
Source selection meets assignment requirements; sources are strong and relevant to the inquiry.
1.5 points
Sources meet assignment requirements. A small percentage of the sources may exhibit problems such as insufficient currency, relevancy, or depth.
1.3 points
Source selection suggests attempt to meet assignment requirements, but a significant percentage of sources exhibit problems such as insufficient currency, relevancy, or depth.
0.8 points
Sources mostly do not meet assignment requirements. Many source-selection problems.
Score of Source Selection,
/ 2
Source Identification
2 points
Source identification (Who?) is precise and smoothly handled.
1.7 points
Source identification (Who?) is competently handled.
1.5 points
Source identification (Who?) may be imprecise or awkward in places.
1.3 points
Source identification (Who?) is imprecise or awkward, and occasionally missing.
0.8 points
Source identification (Who?) is mostly missing, or is mostly incorrect.
Score of Source Identification,
/ 2
Explanation of Source Content
3 points
Explanation of source content is complete (What? How? So What?), accurate, and concise.
2.5 points
Explanation of source content is complete (What? How? So What?) and accurate.
2.25 points
Explanation of source content is sufficiently well-developed and sufficiently accurate.
1.9 points
Some source content is misrepresented or is not sufficiently well-explained.
1.2 points
Most source content is misrepresented or is not sufficiently well-explained.
Score of Explanation of Source Content,
/ 3
Source Integration
3 points
Strong source integration. Paper demonstrates sophisticated sense of when to use a direct quote versus a paraphrase versus a summary, and of how to incorporate source material into sentences and paragraphs.
2.5 points
Good source integration. Paper demonstrates a good understanding overall of when to use a direct quote versus a paraphrase versus a summary, and of how to incorporate source material into sentences and paragraphs.
2.25 points
Uneven source integration. For example, occasional excess use of direct quoting, or incorporation of sources in ways that are occasionally unclear or that make the material difficult to understand.
1.9 points
Poor source integration. Overall, paper demonstrates an inadequate understanding of when to use a direct quote versus a paraphrase versus a summary, and of how to incorporate source material into sentences and paragraphs.
1.2 points
Sources are not incorporated effectively in most or all of the paper.
Score of Source Integration,
/ 3
Synthesis
3 points
Strong synthesis; paper makes a genuine contribution to knowledge.
2.5 points
Good synthesis of ideas.
2.25 points
Synthesis is present, but underdeveloped, or may take form of an overly-simplistic structure (such as a pros-and-cons summary).
1.9 points
Minimal synthesis.
1.2 points
Compiles rather than synthesizes.
Score of Synthesis,
/ 3
Organization
3 points
Strong organization.
2.5 points
Good organization.
2.25 points
Some problems with organization.
1.9 points
Poor organization.
1.2 points
Minimal organization.
Score of Organization,
/ 3
Transitions
1.5 points
Clear and well-crafted transitions.
1.25 points
Clear transitions.
1.13 points
Some transitions are unclear, or ill-fitting.
0.95 points
Most transitions are unclear, or ill-fitting.
0.6 points
Weak transitions throughout.
Score of Transitions,
/ 1.5
Conclusion
2.5 points
Strong conclusion.
2.1 points
Good conclusion.
1.8 points
Some problems with the conclusion (for example, overly abrupt, or not well-aligned with the body of the project).
1.575 points
Significant problems with the conclusion.
1 point
Inadequate conclusion.
Score of Conclusion,
/ 2.5
Use of Standard English
3 points
Confident use of Standard English; language reflects a practiced and/or refined understanding of syntax and usage.
2.5 points
Conveys a good understanding of Standard English; the writer is clear in his/her attempt to articulate main points, but may demonstrate moments of “flat” or unrefined language.
2.25 points
Presence of sentence-level errors and awkwardness of expression, but not of such frequency and severity as to significantly impede understanding.
1.9 points
Awkward expression and sentence-level errors occur frequently, often impeding understanding.
1.2 points
Awkward expression and sentence-level errors occur throughout the paper and significantly impede understanding.
Score of Use of Standard English,
/ 3
APA/MLA citation formatting
2.5 points
Adheres to APA citation format (MLA for arts/humanities majors)
2.1 points
Adheres to APA citation format (MLA for arts/humanities majors); occasional citation errors are minor and at level of presentation. The errors would not prevent a reader from being able to connect in-text and end citations, or from being able to independently track down the references; and they would be unlikely to detract from the author’s credibility.
1.8 points
Evidence of attempt to adhere to APA citation format (MLA for arts/humanities majors), but with some errors in presentation and content that might detract from the author’s credibility or prevent readers from being able to understand or locate sources.
1.575 points
Insufficient adherence to APA citation format (MLA for arts/humanities majors); significant/communication-impeding errors in presentation and content
1 point
Major deviations from APA or MLA citation format
Score of APA/MLA citation formatting,
/ 2.5
TotalScore of ILR260: Grading Rubric for Final Research Project [30 points],
/ 30Overall Score
A range27 points minimum
B range24 points minimum
C range20 points minimum
D range18 points minimum
F range12 points minimum
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