Learning Design Department
MGT 309
MGT 309 Research Paper Rubric
Criteria Level 5 – Exceptional Level 4 – Proficient Level 3 – Basic Level 2 – Novice Level 1 – No Submission
Proficiency,
Knowledge,
Understanding, and
Research Depth
Points 19-20
Supports premises with
specific examples and theories
from a diverse source of
readings and research sources.
Points 17-18
Refers to specific
examples and theories
from the readings to
support premises.
Points 15-16
Alludes to the
readings and research
sources to support
premises.
Points >15
Does not use readings
and research sources
to support premises.
0 Points
Synthesis, Analysis,
and Comprehension
Points 19-20
Integrates personal
observations and knowledge in
an accurate and highly
insightful way.
Points 17-18
Integrates personal
observations and
knowledge in an accurate
way.
Points 15-16
Integrates personal
observations and
knowledge in a
cursory manner.
Points >15
Does not integrate
personal observation
or knowledge.
0 Points
Demonstration of
Theory Knowledge
and Usage
Points 19-20
Terminology matches.
Messages are crisp and
persuasive.
Points 17-18
Terminology matches the
textbook and class
material completely.
Points 15-16
Terminology partially
matches the textbook
and class material.
Points >15
Theoretical
terminology is ignored
or misused.
0 Points
Organization,
formulation, Logics,
and Identification of
Key Points
Points 19-20
Content is organized, points of
response are distinct, and
information is logically
sequenced; key points are
made obvious.
Points 17-18
Content is organized,
points of response are
distinct, and information is
logically sequenced.
Points 15-16
Content is somewhat
disorganized, points of
response are distinct,
but information is not
logically sequenced.
Points >15
Content is
disorganized, points of
response are not
distinct, and
information is not
logically sequenced.
0 Points
Grammar,
Composition, Word
choice, Sentence
structure, and
Terminology
Points 10
Word choice and sentence
structure are suitable for
graduate level work.
Points 7-8
Word choice and sentence
structure are suitable for
graduate level work.
Points 4-6
Word choice and
sentence structure are
not suitable for
graduate level work.
Points >3
Word choice and
sentence structure are
not suitable for
university level work.
0 Points
Formatting, Layout,
and APA Style
Points 10
Errors are rare.
Points 9
Minimal grammar,
composition, and APA
errors.
Points 8
Periodic grammar,
composition, and APA
errors
Points >8
Regular grammar,
composition, and APA
errors that create an
obstacle
0 Points