4
Consistently does all or most of the following:
-States the research problem in specific and concise terms
-Selects appropriate sources to support the stated research
-Adequately distinguish 5 between primary and secondary sources
-Accurately interprets information
-Draws appropriate conclusions based upon research
-Gives equal attention to diffenng points of view
-Uses a variety of sources in reaching conclusions
-Uses correct form in research writing with regard to format,
bibliography, Footnotes, etc.
-Spent adequate time in research
-Resulting research document is well organized and easy to interpret and
follow from beginning to conclusion
3
Does most or many of the following:
-States the research problem in Specific and concise terms
-Selects appropriate sources to support the stated research
-Adequately distinguish 5 between pnmary and secondary Sources
-Accurately interprets information
-Draws appropriate conclusions based upon research
-Gives equal attention to differing points of view
-Uses a variety of Sources in reaching conclusions
-Uses correct form in research writing with regard to format,
bibliography, Footnotes, etc.
-Spent adequate time in research
-Resulting research document is well organized and easy to interpret and
follow from beginning to conclusion
2
Does most or many of the following:
-States problem in terms which are too broad or narrow in scope
-Uses many inappropriate or redundant sources
-Shows lack of distinction between primary and secondary sources
-Misinterprets evidence
-Draws conclusions which are unsupported by documentation
-Presents only the evidence which supports a preconceived point of
view
-Sources are of same or similar nature; little or no variety
-Uses faulty or inconsistent research writing form
-Inadequate time spent on research
-Resulting research document is fragmentary, poorly organized, and
difficult to follow
1
Consistently does all or most of the following:
-States problem in unclear terms
-Uses too few sources to adequately support a conclusion
-Shows no distinction between primary and secondary sources
-Defends personal or preconceived ideas in spite of the evidence
-Ignores evidence to the contrary of a stated point of view
-Does not justify conclusions with research evidence
-Uses no acceptable or consistent form in research writing
-Inadequate time spent on research
-Resulting research document is fragmentary, poorly organized, and
difficult to follow
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