Microsoft Word Rubric Packet Jan06. doc

Level 4 Investigation (Advanced) 
All of the positive features of proficient investigation, plus: 
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Questions and goal(s) of investigation are original, reflecting an in-depth knowledge of content area, and consider an 
issue(s) that previous investigations did not address 
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Review of background information considers both confirmatory and disconfirmatory evidence of ideas, and refutes 
competing explanations of findings 
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Possible multiple methods of investigation sufficient to answer all research questions and reflects a sophisticated 
understanding of investigative processes 
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Analysis strategy has depth and may consider material from content areas outside of main focus of questions and 
goal(s) of project 
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Convincing conclusions are drawn from current investigation and generalizations to related areas are proposed 
(demonstrates an understanding of theory as well as how to apply it beyond the current project

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California State University, Long Beach Analytical Writing Rubric 
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/personnel/fcpd/resources/ge/ 
This rubric is designed to make clear the grading process for 
written communication by informing you, the writer, what key 
elements are expected by the university in a “good” piece of 
written work.
Your written work will be evaluated by the criteria below in order 
to give you specific feedback to help guide your development as a 
writer. Your writing will not be graded point by point by these 
items; it will be graded for its overall quality.
Excellent 
 
Compet
ent 
 
Not Accepta
ble 
 
4 
3 
2 
1