Content Rubric
For papers, the following rubric will be applied to the content.
| Item | Weight | Outstanding | Good | Acceptable | Poor | Failing |
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| Background | 25% |
Background material is complete, concise, and relevant. The specific area of interest is related to a general area of computing research. Sufficient relevant references are provided. |
Background material is relatively complete and mostly relevant. The presentation is focused. Relent references are provided. |
Background material provides a general overview of an area of computing. References are provided. |
A general discussion of computing and the history of a general area of computing research is provided. Some references are provided. |
No background material |
|---|
| Area of Concentration | 25% |
A concise and complete discussion of relevant work in the area of concentration is provided. Specialized terms are defined, relevant open questions are presented and motivation
for research are included. |
A discussion of relevant work in the area of concentration is provided. Some terms are defined, an open question is presented and justification of the topic is provided. |
A general discussion of the area of concentration is provided. |
A vague discussion of the area of concentration is provided. Discussion lacks focus. |
No description of area of concentration |
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| Project | 25% |
The project is described in sufficient detail to believe the project can be accomplished. Resources needed, directions taken and an overview work to be done are discussed in detail. |
The project is described in detail, and resources, direction or overview of work is discussed |
A description of the project is provided, some resources needed, directions taken or work to be done is discussed. |
A vague outline of a project is presented. Some consideration of direction, resources or work is provided |
No project description |
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| Literature Review | 25% |
Sufficient credible* sources are presented to indicate a serious literature review has begun. Sources are cited and critically evaluated. |
Sufficient credible* sources are presented to indicate a serious literature review has begun. Sources are cited. |
Some sources are presented and cited. |
Few sources are listed, no evaluation of sources is in evidence. |
No literature review |
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*e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites. Periodicals available on-line are not considered internet sites.