RUBRICS FOR A RESEARCH PAPER

CONTENT VGE GE SE NE N
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1. Focus of the research report is /

clear.

2. Explanation for each research /

question or objective is
comprehensive and sufficient.

3. Explanation has depth. /

4. Abstract clearly provides an /

overview of the research report.

5. Introduction presents the current /

state of the field of study or topic
being explored.

6. Introduction states the research /

objectives and purpose.

7. Literature review comprehensively

presents concepts that are critical /
to better understand the report.

8. Literature review presents studies /

that are helpful in the explanation
of results.

9. Methodology section specifies in /

detail the participants and context
of the study, instruments used,
 data-gathering procedure, and
data analysis.

10. Results section presents data /

clearly and accurately.

11. Interpretations of tables and /

graphs are sufficient with depth.

12. Discussion section explains the /

results using appropriate theory
and principles and sufficient
evidence.

13. Conclusion restates the research /

problem/objectives, main findings,
implications, limitations, and
suggestions.

ORGANIZATION

14. Paper uses organizational pattern /

and structure appropriate for the
genre.

15. Cohesive devices are effectively /

used.

16. Ideas are correctly placed, thus /

improving the paper’s organization.

17. Flow of ideas is smooth and easy /

to read.

STYLE
 18. Paper showcases the writer’s /
voice.

19. Paper uses a variety of sentence /

structures.

20. Paper eliminates sexist language. /

21. Paper uses language appropriate /

to context.

22. Paper eliminates wordiness. /

GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS

23. Grammar is accurate. /

24. Spelling, capitalization, and /

punctuations are correctly used.

25. Word choice is appropriate. /

26. Sentences are well-structured. /

DOCUMENTATION AND SOURCES

27. Paper uses correct citation and /

reference format.

28. Sources used are reliable. /

29. Sources used are relevant to the /

topic.

TOTAL 50 64 6

GRAND TOTAL 120/145

Legend:
VGE - To a very great extent; GE - To a great extent; SE - To some extent;
LE - To a little extent; N - Not at all

Submitted by: SAI-NA SUZANE L. VELITARIO

Yr./Section: AB ENGLISH 1B
Subject code: GE 5