San José State University
Department of Computer Engineering
CMPE-294 assignment: Abstract and outline grading rubric

CRITERIA	RATINGS				POINTS
ABSTRACT: Content	Exemplary 4 points Abstract clearly states purpose of the study, problems that need to be solved, and proposed solutions. Citations are used in appropriate places, and are paraphrased or directly quoted. Citations follow analysis and interpretation. Explanations are adequate and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Abstract meets or exceeds minimum word limit. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Proficient 2 points Abstract clearly states purpose of the study, problems that need to be solved, and proposed solutions. Appropriate use of citations. Includes in-text citation. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Satisfactory 1 point Makes some attempts to provide some analysis of various sections. Some parts are plagiarized.	Below Expectation 0 points Inadequate content.
ABSTRACT: Style, word choice, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling	Exemplary 1 point The paper is written in an appropriate academic style. Words are specific and accurate conveying the message in a precise, interesting, and engaging way; there are no grammatical errors, and sentences are elegant. Avoids wordiness.	Proficient 0.75 point The paper is mostly written in an academic style. Words are appropriate and accurate; there may be few grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning; sentences are generally well constructed. Avoids wordiness.	Satisfactory 0.25 point The paper may be written too informally for the task; some of the words are simple or inappropriate; or some grammar errors interfere with understanding of meaning; some sentences have structural problems.	Below Expectation 0 point The style is too informal for the task; there is over reliance on simple and inappropriate vocabulary; grammar errors interfere with understanding of meaning; many sentences shows structural problem.
OUTLINE: Content	Exemplary 3 points All required sections are there. Headings and subheadings are descriptive. It shows a logical progression of thoughts. Includes explanations of anticipated content under each heading and subheading.	Proficient 2 points Some required sections are there. Headings and subheadings are somewhat descriptive. Includes explanations of anticipated content under each heading and subheading.	Satisfactory 1 point Some required sections are there. Headings and subheadings are not descriptive. Does not include explanations of anticipated content under each heading and subheading.	Below Expectation 0 point Inadequate content.
REFERENCES: Peer-reviewed	Exemplary 1 point At least ten peer-reviewed articles are included. They are not from predatory journals.	Proficient 0.75 points At least seven peer-reviewed articles are included. They are not from predatory journals.	Satisfactory 0.5 points At least five peer-reviewed articles are included. They are not from predatory journals.	Below Expectation 0 points Fewer than five peer-reviewed articles are included.
REFERENCES: Citation format	Exemplary 1 point At least ten references conform to the IEEE citation format.	Proficient 0.75 points At least seven references conform to the IEEE citation format.	Satisfactory 0.5 points At least five refences conform to the IEEE citation format.	Below Expectation 0 points Fewer than five references are written in IEEE citation format.
Total points: 10.0