WR121 Research Log: Scoring Rubric

Skill Exemplary (4) Good (3) Proficient (2) Minimal (1) Inadequate (0) Score
Identifies an area of interest (#1)       Writes a paragraph describing an area of interest. Does not write a paragraph describing an area of interest. /1
Explores the area of interest in general sources, identifying key issues and ideas before narrowing to a thesis. (#2). Identifies AT LEAST ONE controversy and AT LEAST ONE claim to investigate further.

AND

Completely answers all of the questions about the History pages.

AND

Completely answers all of the Analytical questions. 		Completes all three of the following:
  1. Identifies controversies or issues to investigate further.
  2. Completely answers all of the questions about the History pages.
  3. Gives examples of at least three new searches that could be done.
 Completes two of the following:
  1. Identifies controversies or issues to investigate further.
  2. Completely answers all of the questions about the History pages.
  3. Gives examples of at least three new searches that could be done.
 Completes one of the following:
  1. Identifies controversies or issues to investigate further.
  2. Completely answers all of the questions about the History pages.
  3. Gives examples of at least three new searches that could be done.
 Does not complete any parts of the assignment fully. /4

Note: Failure to provide the title and URL of the Wikipedia article will result in an automatic 1 point deduction on this item.

Articulates appropriate research questions. (#3)       Provides at least 3 potential research questions. Does not provide at least 3 potential research questions. /1
Evaluates the manageability of potential research questions. (#4)       Writes a paragraph analyzing the manageability of one research question. Does not write a paragraph analyzing the manageability of one research question.. /1
Identifies potentially useful sources using the library catalog (#5, Part A) Completes all three of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing AT LEAST TWO distinct reasons why the source interests them.
  2. Analyzes the potential value of the source.
  3. Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
 Completes all three of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing AT LEAST ONE distinct reason why the source interests them.
  2. Analyzes the potential value of the source.
  3. Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
 Completes two of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing AT LEAST ONE distinct reason why the source interests them.
  2. Analyzes the potential value of the source.
  3. Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
 Completes one of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing AT LEAST ONE distinct reason why the source interests them.
  2. Analyzes the potential value of the source.
  3. Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
 Does not complete the assignment. /4

Note: Failure to provide a copy of the first page of the result list from the library catalog will result in an automatic 1 point deduction on this item.

Identifies potentially useful sources using an article database. (#5, Part B) Completes all three of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies an article to examine, providing AT LEAST TWO distinct reasons why the article interests them.
  2. Analyzes the potential value of the source.
  3. Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
 Completes all three of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies an article to examine, providing AT LEAST ONE distinct reason why the article interests them.
  2. Analyzes the potential value of the source.
  3. Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
 Completes two of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies an article to examine, providing AT LEAST ONE distinct reason why the article interests them.
  2. Analyzes the potential value of the source.
  3. Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
 Completes one of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies an article to examine, providing AT LEAST ONE distinct reason why the article interests them.
  2. Analyzes the potential value of the source.
  3. Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
 Does not complete the assignment. /4

Note: Failure to provide a copy of the first page of the result list from the database will result in an automatic 1 point deduction on this item.

Identifies potentially useful sources using an Internet search engine. (#5, Part C) Completes both of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing AT LEAST TWO reasons why, with examples.
  2. Explains why the source will or will not be useful, and provides AT LEAST TWO distinct reasons.
 Completes both of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing AT LEAST TWO reasons why, with examples.
  2. Explains why the source will or will not be useful, and provides AT LEAST ONE distinct reason.
 Completes one of the following components fully, and attempts the other:
  1. Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing AT LEAST ONE reason why, with examples.
  2. Explains why the source will or will not be useful, and provides AT LEAST ONE distinct reason.
 Completes only one of the following components fully:
  1. Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing AT LEAST ONE reason why, with examples.
  2. Explains why the source will or will not be useful, and provides AT LEAST ONE distinct reason.
 Does not complete the assignment. /4

Note: Failure to provide a copy of the first page of the Google search result list will result in an automatic 1 point deduction on this item.

Moves from research question to working thesis. (#6)       Provides a working thesis. Does not provide a working thesis. /1