San José State University
Department of Computer Engineering
CMPE-294 assignment: Research paper grading rubric

CRITERIA	RATINGS				POINTS
Assignment guidelines	Exemplary 2.5 points The paper addresses all assignment guidelines including word limit. The paper has all required sections	Proficient 2 points The paper addresses most assignment guidelines.	Satisfactory 1 point The paper addresses some assignment guidelines.	Below Expectation 0 points The paper fails to address key assignment guidelines.	2.5
Introduction	Exemplary 5 points The introduction is comprehensive, clear and well thought out. It talks about the subject, purpose, plan, and scope. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Proficient 4.5 points The introduction is clear. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Satisfactory 3 points There is an introduction but it is too short and underdeveloped. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Below Expectation 0 points There is no introduction. Some parts are plagiarized.	5.0
Project Description and Justification	Exemplary 5 points The research objective is clear and is integrally connected to the problem statement. Presents rationale and significance of proposed work. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Proficient 4.5 points The research objective is clear. Identifies relevant problems. Problem statement is well developed but there may be a few flaws overall. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Satisfactory 3 points There is a research objective but it is vague. There are problems identified but are too short and underdeveloped. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Below Expectation 0 points There is no research objective. There is no people and/or technical problem identified. Some parts are plagiarized.	5.0
Literature Review / State of the Art	Exemplary 5 points Literature review and state of the art of proposed research is well thought out and clearly presented. Used at least ten peer-reviewed articles. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Proficient 4.5 points Literature review and state of the art of proposed research are well presented but not as well developed. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Satisfactory 3 points Makes some attempts to provide literature review for the proposed project. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Below Expectation 0 points There is no literature review and state of the art. Some parts are plagiarized.	5.0
Technical Aspect	Exemplary 2.5 points Provides and adequate explanation of explanation of architecture / design, implementation plan, possible solutions, advantages and disadvantages. Project is feasible. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Proficient 2 points Provides and adequate explanation of explanation of architecture / design, implementation plan, possible solutions, advantages and disadvantages. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Satisfactory 1 point Provides an unorganized and ill thought out explanation of architecture / design, implementation plan, possible solutions, advantages and disadvantages. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Below Expectation 0 points Provides an unorganized and ill thought out explanation of architecture / design, implementation plan, possible solutions, advantages and disadvantages. There is no sign of plagiarism.	2.5
Conclusion / Recommendation	Exemplary 2.5 points Conclusions and recommendations are well thought out and clearly presented. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Proficient 2 points Conclusions are well presented but not as well developed. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Satisfactory 1 point Makes some attempts to provide conclusions. There is no sign of plagiarism.	Below Expectation 0 points There are no conclusions and/or recommendations. Some parts are plagiarized	2.5
Style, word choice, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling	Exemplary 5 points 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. Heading and subheadings are descriptive.	Proficient 4.5 points 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.	Satisfactory 3 points 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 2 points 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 show structural problems.	5.0
IEEE editorial conventions and formatting	Exemplary 2.5 points The paper satisfies all IEEE editorial conventions.	Proficient 2 points The paper satisfies most IEEE editorial conventions.	Satisfactory 1 point The paper satisfies some basic IEEE editorial conventions.	Below Expectation 0 points The paper fails to satisfy basic IEEE editorial conventions.	2.5
CLO 1 Be able to extract information from presentations, pursue further information from such a starting point, and be able to present the results of such an investigation.	Exceeds expectations 5 points		Meets Expectations 3 points	Does Not Meet Expectations 0 points	—
CLO 2 Understand the concept of plagiarism, and recognize instances of plagiarism. Be familiar with the professional codes of engineering ethics.	Exceeds expectations 5 points		Meets Expectations 3 points	Does Not Meet Expectations 0 points	—
CLO 3 Have been exposed to a diverse set of communication styles and have had practical experience in exercising them.	Exceeds expectations 5 points		Meets Expectations 3 points	Does Not Meet Expectations 0 points	—
PLO 4 Be aware of ethical, economic and environmental implications of their work, as appropriate.	Exceeds expectations 5 points		Meets Expectations 3 points	Does Not Meet Expectations 0 points	—
PLO 5 Be able to advance successfully in the engineering profession and sustain a process of life-long learning in engineering or other professional areas.	Exceeds expectations 5 points		Satisfactory 3 points	Does Not Meet Expectations 0 points	—
PLO 6 Be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.	Exceeds expectations 5 points		Meets Expectations 3 points	Does Not Meet Expectations 0 points	—
Total points: 30