This document provides a grading rubric for an assignment on argumentative research papers. It outlines the components that will be graded and provides descriptors for unsatisfactory, emerging, proficient, and exemplary performance for each. Key areas that will be assessed include identifying and describing research approaches, recommending appropriate approaches with rationale, selecting and comparing research designs, addressing ethical considerations, organization, writing mechanics, use of APA style, and overall quality. Late papers will be deducted one grade per week after the due date. Drafts and final submissions are to be printed and brought to class for peer evaluation.

1. NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that
component.
CJA345 LASA 1 Rubric
Components
Unsatisfactory
Emerging
Proficient
Exemplary
Assignment Components
Identify and describe the available research approaches and data
sources.
CO 1
Inaccurate information provided, missing the main components
to identify and describe available research approaches and data
sources
Vague description of available research approaches and data
sources provided
Demonstrated comprehension of available research approaches
and data sources with some detail provided

2. Provided clear analysis and concise descriptions with
synthesized details that support evaluation of available research
approaches and data sources appropriated to the topic
Recommend research approaches and data sources that were
appropriate to the Chief’s information needs.
CO 1
Provided an incomplete recommendation that was incorrect for
the Chief’s information needs
Provided a vague recommendation that was partially appropriate
to the Chief’s information needs
Provided a recommendation that demonstrated understanding of
the Chief’s information needs with some details provided
Provided a recommendation that was analyzed with an
evaluation that was clearly intended to recommend solutions for
the Chief’s information needs
Provide an effective rationale for the recommended research
approaches and data sources.
CO 1
Failed to complete task/incomplete; providing little rationale
for the recommended research approaches and data sources.
Provided some rationale for the recommended research
approaches and data sources with vague descriptions.
Provided a rationale for the recommended research approaches
and data sources that demonstrates comprehension with some
detail provided.
Provided a clear, concise rationale for the recommended
research approaches and data sources with synthesized details
that support evaluation of the topic.
Select two research designs for the task.
CO 1
Inaccurate information provided; demonstrated an incomplete
understanding of appropriate research designs for the task.
Select two partially appropriate research designs for the task.

3. Demonstrated an understanding of options available and good
decision making when selecting two appropriate research
designs for the task.
Demonstrated analysis of options available and constructive
judgment when selecting two appropriate research designs for
the task.
Compare the two research designs for the task.
CO 1
Demonstrated an incomplete understanding of the two research
designs attempted but was not successful in listing similarities
and differences of each design.
Attempted to compare the similarities and differences of the two
research designs but some information was missing.
Provided a comparison of the two designs; similarities and
differences were clearly pointed out.
Provided through evaluation of the two research designs with
clear and concise comparison of the two designs, highlighting
all of the relative strengths of each design.
Identify the cultural, ethical, or other considerations that may
impact research efforts.
CO 3
Inaccurate information provided; missing the main components
to identify possible cultural and ethical considerations that may
impact research efforts.
Underdeveloped description of possible cultural and ethical
considerations that may impact research efforts.
Summary identified possible cultural and ethical impacts to
research and makes an attempt to examine other considerations
that may impact research efforts.
Provided clear and concise descriptions of cultural and ethical
considerations that may impact research while demonstrating
original thinking in explaining the application of other

4. considerations that may impact research.
Evaluate the cultural, ethical, or other considerations that may
impact research efforts.
CO 3
Inaccurate information provided; did not clearly evaluate the
ways in which the cultural or ethical issues might impact the
research efforts.
Demonstrated a vague understanding, but did attempt to
evaluate some of the ways in which cultural or ethical issues
might impact the research efforts.
Provided a correct evaluation of the ways in which most of the
identified cultural or ethical issues might impact the research
efforts.
Provided a clear, concise, and insightful evaluation of the ways
in which each cultural or ethical issue might impact research
efforts as well as offered suggestions to improve research
efforts for integrity and verification.
Writing Components
Organization
Introduction
Thesis
Transitions
Conclusion
Introduction is limited or missing entirely.
The paper lacks a thesis statement.
Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.
Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

5. Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.
The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to
be inferred.
Transitions are sporadic.
Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.
Introduction has a clear opening, provides background
information, and states the topic.
The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis
statement.
Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.
Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.
Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling
and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.
The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.
Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.
Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and
provides concluding insights.
Usage and Mechanics
Grammar

6. Spelling
Sentence structure
Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or
sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and
comprehension.
Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere
with readability and/or comprehension.
Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar
throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with
readability or comprehension.
The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics.
Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the
reader in following the writer’s logic.
APA Elements
Attribution
Paraphrasing
Quotations
No attempt at APA format.
APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but
errors are significant.
Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in
many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors
present are somewhat minor.

7. Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited
throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for.
Only a few minor errors present.
Style
Audience
Word Choice
Writing often slips into first and/or second person.
Word choice is consistently inaccurate, unclear, or
inappropriate for the audience.
Writing sometimes slips into first and/or second person.
Word choice is sometimes inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate
for the audience.
Writing remains in third person throughout.
Word choice is accurate, clear, and appropriate for the
audience.
Writing remains professional in third person throughout.
Word choice is precise, appropriate for the audience, and
memorable.
AU-CJA345 LASA 1 Grading Rubric
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