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Submissions will be judged based on how well they demonstrate the following:
| Basic | Proficient | Advanced | |
| Research Question, Research Plan, or Thesis Statement | Research question/plan or thesis statement is clear and identifies useful keywords | Basic + plan/question also accounts for scope | Proficient + shows an interest in gaps in existing research and/or a re-examination |
| Search Strategy –Resource Selection | Sources are found using research tools not specific or appropriate to the discipline/subject | Sources are found using research tools appropriate to the discipline/subject | Proficient + demonstrated creative/flexible use of research tools |
| Search Strategy – Search Process | A non-iterative search process that relies almost exclusively on keyword searches | An iterative search process that relies on keywords, subject terms, and search limiters | Proficient + evidence of critical thought about searching |
| Choice of Sources | Choice of sources has not been carefully considered. Appears to be driven by results lists or availability | Choice of sources has been given careful consideration | Choice of sources is thoughtful and representative of existing research on the topic |
| Evaluation of Sources | Sources are related to the topic, but do not account for multiple perspectives | Sources are related to the topic with some consideration for debate or differences of opinion | Sources represent an appropriate range of opinion and debate on the topic |
| Use of Sources in Context | Sources are cited at appropriate points, but analysis and integration are lacking | Sources are cited at appropriate points and the sources are well-integrated (they are commented on or analyzed in context) | Proficient + use of multiple sources and original argument in concert |
| Use of Sources in Context: Non-Traditional Sources | Non-traditional sources (open web sources, social media, etc.) are used where scholarship or books would have been more appropriate | Traditional and non-traditional sources are used, though the process for inclusion is unclear | Traditional and non-traditional sources are used in a creative and coherent way |
| Ethical Use of Sources | Sources are cited, but often inconsistently or incorrectly | Sources are cited, but sometimes inconsistently or incorrectly | Sources are cited consistently and correctly |
| Overall Quality |
Research lacks originality Writing is unclear or difficult to follow. Errors are evident and frequent |
Research represents a new approach to existing thought or work in the topic/subject
Writing is clear. Errors are minimal |
Research is an original contribution to the topic/subject Writing is engaging. Errors are nearly nonexistent |