Criteria for Grading Final Research Papers
Section Grade
A-B C D-F
Abstract Contains specific Data unclear No specific data
data Incorrect form No summary
Clear and concise Wordy Vague
depth; goal clearly Unclear Inappropriate depth,
stated content
Procedures Clear, succinct Vague Incorrect format, style
Can be repeated Wordy Incomplete
References included
Results Well organized Complete but Incorrect
Clear description difficult to Incomplete
Correct analysis understand Unorganized
Titles, legends, labels Organization No labels or legends
Correct units confusing
Precision/Sig. Fig. Awkward text
Neat appearance Sloppy appearance
Discussion Concise, meaningful Superficial Incorrect
interpretation of Theory not integrated Incomplete
results with results Vague or missing
Theory integrated Importance unclear conclusion(s)
with results Wordy conclusion
Reasonable alternative
explanations
References cited
Correct, concise conclusion
References Appropriate sources Irrelevant None cited
Complete Incomplete
Correct format Incorrect format
Appropriate # Too few #
Copyright, Acknowledgements,
and Intended Use
Created by B. Beason (bbeason@rice.edu), Rice University, 17 December 2004
Updated 22 September 2006