Concept Paper Scoring Rubric
Exemplary
Presentation of ideas in the concept
paper (20 points)
Use of different texts to support
claims
(20 points)
Use of direct quotation
(20 points)
Use of paraphrased ideas
Citation of references
Attitude during the writing activity
TOTAL
Satisfactory
The paperhas a clear sense of order.
Points are presented in a logical
progression with specific details.
(20 points)
The paper uses three or more
references to support claims.
(20 points)
The paper has at least one direct
quotation from a reference with
correct intext citation.
(20 points)
The paper has at least paraphrased
idea from a reference with correct
intext citation.
(20 points)
The paper cites references
properly.APA
(10 points)
The writer shows discipline and
proper attitude during the writing
activity.
(10 points)
Needs Improvement
Logic of argument is minimally Lacks clear organizational plan.
perceivable. Points presented in a Reader is confused.
seemingly random fashion. (10 points)
(15 points)
The paper uses one to two The paper has no references.
references to support claims. (10 points)
(15 points)
The paper has at least one direct The paper has no direct quotation
quotation from a reference but with from a reference.
wrong intext citation. (10 points)
(15 points)
The paper has at least one The paper has no paraphrased idea
paraphrased idea from a reference from a reference.
but with wrong intext citation. (10 points)
(15 points)
The paper fails to cite references the The paper fails to cite references.
right way. (2 points)
(5 points)
The writer at times shows lack of The writer is unruly and makes other
discipline and wrong attitude during people uncomfortable because of
the activity. bad attitude during the activity.
(2 points) (0 points)