ENG120 Research Intro - Marking Rubric
ENG120 Research Intro - Marking Rubric
Statement of Explanation of the general problem or context of research topic 9 /15 No definition of key terms like “time
problem Brief definition of key terms and concepts related to the topic management,” “academic anxiety,” o
Discussion of the severity of the problem or why it is essential to well-being.”
do research on this topic The scope is vague—what kind of studen
SNHU Vietnam or SNHU global)
The severity of the issue is implied but n
quantitatively or statistically supported.
Rationale of Reasons for doing this specific research is established 10 /15 • Vague reasoning for why this
the study Use of evidence to support claims and ideas, including proper specific research is needed at
citation and referencing SNHU.
Explanation of how this paper will contribute to the body of • Claims are not well-supported
with strong evidence.
research or the community
• It rehashes common knowledge
without deep insight.
Research Clear thesis/ Research questions that are appropriate and 8 /10 • Weak thesis statement (not eve
Aims & answerable stated explicitly).
questions Explanation of the aims and objectives of this paper • Objectives are redundant and
poorly phrased.
• Repetitive phrasing and misuse o
words (“facing their time
management skills” is
grammatically awkward).
Applying Explanation of how the author applied technological assistance 10 /10 • Clear explanation of how tools
Technology such as Google Translate, Chat GPT, Grammarly in the essay like ChatGPT, Thesaurus, and
Explanation of the challenges the author face while using these synonyms websites were used.
tools during the process • Honest disclosure of using tech
appropriately.
• Brief mention of how they helped
improve writing and clarity.
Total 71/100