Criteria Ratings Points
Identification
of Common
Elements in
Literature
Assessed
60 to >56 pts
Advanced
Includes clear and
convincing account of
three or more common
elements or themes in
literature assessed, along
with an evaluation of the
significance of these
common elements.
56 to >53 pts
Proficient
Includes clear and convincing
account of three or more
common elements or themes
in literature assessed, along
with an evaluation of the
significance of these common
elements, but one or more
items needs improvement.
53 to >0 pts
Developing
Addresses fewer than
three common
elements or themes in
literature assessed, or
items addressed need
significant
improvement.
0 pts
Not
Present
60 pts
Identification
of Gaps or
Weaknesses
in Literature
Assessed
60 to >56 pts
Advanced
Includes clear and
convincing account of
three or more gaps or
weaknesses in literature
assessed, along with an
evaluation of the
significance of these
common elements.
56 to >53 pts
Proficient
Includes clear and convincing
account of three or more gaps
or weaknesses in literature
assessed, along with an
evaluation of the significance
of these common elements,
but one or more items needs
improvement.
53 to >0 pts
Developing
Addresses fewer than
three gaps or
weaknesses in
literature assessed, or
items addressed need
significant
improvement.
0 pts
Not
Present
60 pts
Evaluation of
Implications
for Future
Research
70 to >66 pts
Advanced
Identifies three or more
significant implications for
the student’s future
research, including (but
not limited to) key texts,
theories, methodological
approaches, or research
trends in this public
administration area.
66 to >63 pts
Proficient
Identifies three or more
implications for the student’s
future research, including (but
not limited to) key texts,
theories, methodological
approaches, or research
trends in this public
administration area, but one of
these elements may not be
relevant.
63 to >0 pts
Developing
Identifies fewer than
three implications for
the student’s future
research, or identified
elements are not
relevant.
0 pts
Not
Present
70 pts
APA
Formatting
20 to >18 pts
Advanced
Uses APA formatting
accurately and
consistently.
18 to >16 pts
Proficient
Uses APA formatting with
minor violations.
16 to >0 pts
Developing
Reflects incomplete
knowledge of APA
formatting.
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Research Paper: Literature Assessment Grading Rubric |
PADM700_C01_202440
Criteria Ratings Points
Writing
Mechanics
20 to >18 pts
Advanced
Writing is clear and
concise. Sentence
structure and grammar
are excellent. Correct use
of punctuation. No
spelling errors. The paper
is at least 8 pages.
18 to >16 pts
Proficient
Writing is mostly clear and
concise. Sentence structure
and grammar are strong and
mostly correct. Few minor
errors in punctuation and/or
spelling. The paper is at least
7 pages.
16 to >0 pts
Developing
Writing lacks clarity or
conciseness. Minor
problems with
sentence structure and
some grammatical
errors. Several minor
errors in punctuation
and spelling. The
paper is fewer than 7
pages.
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Organization 20 to >18 pts
Advanced
The organization results
in clarity and presents
logically arranged points.
18 to >16 pts
Proficient
The overall arrangement is
logical but can occasionally be
difficult to follow.
16 to >0 pts
Developing
Arrangement is less
than clear, or
organization is clear
but there are some
digressions.
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Total Points: 250
Research Paper: Literature Assessment Grading Rubric |
PADM700_C01_202440