Biomechanics Research Paper Evaluation Rubric

Student Name: Score

(to be filled by Sir Thor)

Evaluator:
Student Teacher
Category Scoring Criteria Points
Evaluation Evaluation
Deadlines
Met topic deadline, outline deadline and draft deadline 10

A thesis statement makes the research topic clear. 7

Introduction
Background information is provided to establish the importance of the
research topic.
7

Scientific terms and concepts are properly used. 10

Report of Research findings are presented in the student's words, not "cut and pasted". 5
Research
25 points Table, graphs, and figures properly labeled and referred to in body of report. 5
Research correctly referenced 5
The most important research findings are restated. 5
Conclusion
15 points
Student's final thoughts about the research topic are stated. 5
No new information is introduced. 5
Annotated A single page annotated bibliography is provided.
Bibliography (A brief description of the information contained in the source is proved for 5
5 points each of the references.) Minimum 4 references required.

Professional Vernacular - a single page with all relevant terms defined. 2.5
Appendix
5 points Diagram - at least one diagram or picture of importance related to the
research topic is included. 2.5

Paper demonstrates an effort to produce a professional paper free of

5
Professionalism grammar, spelling, and typing errors.
15 points Pagination, spacing, font and margin follow professional format (APA)
There are no "first person" statements in the paper. 10

Methodology Explains how/why/which methods are most relevant to the problem

Describes embedded methods and possible alternative methods of working 
on the problem

Score Total Points 100