Checklist for Grading Final Papers

 

Section                                                 +/-        Letter               Points              Maximum

Submission Instruction                                      ____                ____                5

(ALL or NONE)

Style and Organization                         ___     

Sections Details                                    ___

 

Abstract                                                          ____                ____                5

Contains specific data                           ___

Single paragraph                                  ___

250 words or less                                 ___

Clear and concise                                 ___

Stands alone                                        ___

 

Introduction                                                    ____                ____                10

Background                                         ___

Appropriate depth                                ___

Goal clearly stated                                ___

References cited                                   ___

Transition and flow                              ___

Grammar and spelling                           ___

Sentence/paragraph structure                  ___

 

Materials and Methods                                    ____                ____                15

Clear, succinct, COMPLETE                 ___

References cited                                    ___

Correct format/appropriate depth          ___

Subheadings                                         ___

Grammar and spelling                           ___

Sentence/paragraph structure                  ___

 

Results                                                             ____                ____                20

Well organized                                     ___

Clear and concise                                  ___

Accurate                                              ___

Correct units                                        ___

Precision/Significant Figures                 ___

Figures/Tables: titles, legends, labels      ___     

Stand alone                                         ___

Appropriate content/depth                  ___

Acknowledgement                               ___

Grammar and spelling                          ___

Sentence/paragraph structure                 ___

 

Discussion                                                        ____                ____                20

Overall organization                             ___

Meaningful interpretation of results        ___

Integration of theory                            ___

References cited                                   ___

Clear, concise, appropriate depth           ___

Logical conclusions                              ___

Grammar and spelling                          ___