Rubric for Grading RESEARCH PAPER
Chapter 1 Max
Score
Background of the Study
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual framework (Discussion
of the Paradigm)
Operational Definition as part of the
conceptual framework
Research Paradigm
Statement of the Problem
TOTAL SCORE
Excellent Good Fair Poor
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10 Provides thorough background Provides sufficient background Provides some background Offers little to no background
information, including relevant information, but may lack depth or information, but it may be information, leaving the reader with
detail in some areas. incomplete or superficial. significant gaps in understanding.
theories, concepts, and prior
research.
9 Demonstrates a comprehensive Shows a solid understanding of Demonstrates a basic Shows little understanding of
understanding of relevant relevant theories and concepts. understanding of relevant theories relevant theories and concepts.
theories and concepts related to and concepts, but may lack depth
the research topic. or specificity.
8 Clearly outlines a comprehensive Presents a solid conceptual Outlines a basic conceptual Provides a weak or incomplete
conceptual framework that framework that incorporates relevant framework that includes relevant conceptual framework that lacks
integrates relevant theories, theories, concepts, and variables. theories, concepts, and variables, integration of relevant theories,
concepts, and variables. but may lack integration or concepts, and variables.
coherence.
8 Includes detailed descriptions of Provides descriptions of Offers limited descriptions of Fails to provide descriptions of
measurement instruments or measurement instruments or measurement instruments or measurement instruments or
procedures to be used. procedures for most variables. procedures for only some variables procedures for most variables,
leaving the operationalization
process unclear or unspecified
8 Clearly identifies and justifies the Provides a clear identification and Identifies the research paradigm Fails to clearly identify or justify the
chosen research paradigm (e.g., reasonable justification of the chosen but may provide limited or vague chosen research paradigm.
positivism, interpretivism, critical research paradigm. justification.
theory).
7 Clearly identifies and articulates Identifies the research problem Identifies the research problem, but Fails to clearly identify or articulate
the research problem or issue. effectively, though there may be there may be some ambiguity or the research problem.
minor ambiguity or lack of specificity. lack of clarity.
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