RESEARCH PAPER: HOW AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FRAMES YOUTH PROBLEMS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Criteria Ratings Points
Question
Content
20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
• Major points are stated
clearly and are supported by
valid evidence and logical
reasoning. • Objective,
reasoned analysis is
employed. • An
authoritative and persuasive
voice is used. • Resonates
Christian world view
supporting your themes
throughout your writing.
• Four fully developed
pages of content excluding
the title-page, abstract, and
reference page (s). • Use of
2 peer-reviewed scholarly
references along with
course materials/texts.
17 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
• Most major points are stated
clearly and supported by valid
evidence and logical
reasoning, but some points
may require clarification or
greater support. • Some
improvements to objective
tone/perspective may be
required. • Further
interpretation and/or support
for Christian world view
needed. • Less than 4 fully
developed pages of content
excluding the title-page,
abstract, and reference page
(s). • Use of 1 peer-reviewed
scholarly references along with
course materials/texts.
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Major points require
significant clarification
and scholarly or
Christian world view
support.
• Significant
improvements to
objective
tone/perspective are
required. • Less than
3 fully developed
pages of content
excluding the
title-page, abstract,
and reference page
(s). • No external
peer-reviewed
scholarly references
other than course
materials/texts.
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Opposing
Viewpoints
20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
Opposing viewpoints are
sufficiently acknowledged
and critically evaluated.
17 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
Opposing viewpoints are
acknowledged but may require
greater evaluation.
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Opposing viewpoints
are not adequately
acknowledged and/or
addressed.
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Conclusion 13 to >11.0 pts
Advanced
The conclusion logically
derives from the paper’s
ideas.
11 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
The conclusion does not fully
derive from the paper’s ideas.
10 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Conclusion does not
derive logically from
the paper’s main
ideas.
0 pts
Not
Present
13 pts
Grammar,
Spelling, &
Format
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Minimal to no errors in
grammar or spelling.
Formatted in current APA
format.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
Minor errors in spelling and
grammar. Minor adjustments
needed in APA format.
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Numerous errors in
spelling or grammar.
Not formatted in
current APA format.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
Research Paper Grading Rubric | CJUS702_D01_202130
Criteria Ratings Points
Page
Length
7 to >6.0 pts
Advanced
Required page length of 4
pages is met. This does not
include title-page, abstract,
nor reference page(s).
6 to >5.0 pts
Proficient
Required page length was not
met or exceeded required
page length of 1 page. This
does not include title-page,
abstract, nor reference
page(s).
5 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Page length may be
significantly shorter or
longer than the
requirement by 2 or
more pages.
0 pts
Not
Present
7 pts
Total Points: 75
Research Paper Grading Rubric | CJUS702_D01_202130