RUBRIC FOR WRITTEN RESEARCH PAPER
Outstanding Satisfactory Developing Undeveloped
SCORE
3-2 POINTS 1-0 POINT
Establishing the Research Research problem is stated very clearly. Manageable Research problem is too broad. Research objectives are not
Context numbers of objectives that is clear and aligned with the aligned with stated problem.
stated problem.
Supporting Evidence and Body of knowledge thoroughly discussed. Evidence/body of knowledge inadequately discussed.
Body of Knowledge
Evidence is sufficient and well-utilized. Evidential support for argument, or use of evidence is
selective or inadequate.
Methodology Researchers adhered to the approved Researchers deviated from the approved
methodology/approach. When there were variances, methodology/approach without sufficient justification.
these were properly justified.
The researchers did not provide adequate description of
The researchers sufficiently provided detailed description actual methods and/or data analytical tools used.
of actual methods and data analytical tools used.
Data Gathering, Gathered only superficial information.
Discussion of Findings, Data gathered was comprehensive and exhaustive. Fact versus opinion not well-distinguished.
Analysis Accuracy and relevance of evidence appropriately Perspectives are limited.
questioned. Quantitative and/or symbolic tools were used
Multiple perspectives considered. inappropriately.
Appropriate quantitative and/or symbolic tools are Evaluation, analysis, synthesis are limited.
utilized.
Evaluation, analysis, synthesis was extensive.
Conclusions, Implications Conclusions, qualifications, and consequences including Conclusions, implications, and/or consequences lacking,
value of thesis are presented and well developed. or conclusions are loosely related to consequences or
Significance of what was discovered or learned is clear. implications.
Assertions are qualified and well-supported. Significance of what was discovered or learned is unclear.
Develops insightful connections to various issues are Assertions are unqualified or unwarranted.
discussed. Appropriate connections to various issues are lacking or
Ramifications of work presented and discussed. weak.
Ramifications of work not discussed.
Writing Language clearly and effectively communicates ideas. Language obscures meaning/unclear in places.
Shows near flawless editing for grammar, syntax, Grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors are
punctuation, spelling. distracting or repeated.
Writing style is eloquent/engaging. Writing style is incoherent.
Pages have white spaces, paragraphs of adequate length Pages lack white space, paragraphs too long and not
and is flowing. flowing.
Work is focused. Work is unfocused.
Organization is clear and effective. Organization is clumsy or mechanical.
Sources and citations used correctly. Sources not cited or not used correctly.
2 POINTS 1 POINT
Over-all Impression of the The research paper is formal, relevant, and significant to The research paper has a good quality, but it still needs
Paper the society or community. revisions and improvement on its essence or importance.
TOTAL
RUBRIC FOR ORAL DEFENSE
Outstanding Satisfactory Developing Undeveloped SCORE
10 POINTS 8 POINTS 7 POINTS 6 POINTS
Organization Speaker/s highly Presentation follows Speaker/s adequately Speaker/s disorganized;
organized, easy to logical sequence. organized. jumped topics.
follow, smooth
transitions.
Delivery Speech was smooth, In most instances, the Some parts of the Paper was read or
clear and presentation went presentation were seemed memorized.
articulate. There was smoothly. delivered well, other Speech was too fast/too
voice projection and There were minor snags parts were not. Attempts slow/too soft. No eye
pacing were effective. in delivery. were made to adjust contact. Delivery stiff
There was eye contact. pace of delivery. and unsure.
Delivery was poised.
Content A general audience Presentation was Content was adequate. Presentation was not apt
could understand the sufficient. In most There were attempts to to topic nor audience.
presentation. Key terms instances, the content provide background Background information
were defined, and was appropriate. information. and/or assumptions
background information were lacking.
provided.
Media and Resources Excellent media format Satisfactory media There were many media Media and format were
for content. All materials presentation. There were glitches. Some slides poor choice for content.
were clear, and however some lapses. were very distracting. Materials were confusing
information was Not all speaker/s were or distracting. Speaker/s
pertinent. in business attire. not in business attire.
TOTAL
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