This document outlines a rubric for assessing a fieldwork research methods report from a study conducted in Japan. The report will be evaluated on three claims made about the topic, with evidence provided to support each claim. Additional sections to be graded include an illustrative story, overview of the topic, introduction of the student and interest in the topic, description of how the study was conducted, discussion of the significance of the findings and limitations, and references in APA format.

1. Fieldwork Research Methods for Japan:
Report Assessment – Three Claims
Student Name: ______________________________________________ Student No.: ___________________
Topic: _________________________________________________________________________ Score: _____/30
Report Section
Excellent
(3 points)
Good
(2 points)
Poor
(1 point)
Comments
illustrativestory:
a briefstoryfrom your study
which captures its essence
overviewof yourtopic:
a briefintroduction to the
topic and your study, andthe
organizationof the report
your introduction:
explain your identity, whyyou
are interested in this topic,
and anyexperiences
your study:how you
createddata, selected
participants, obtained
permissions, analyzeddata
claimone + evidence:
a statement about what is
‘true’ about the world, and
evidence to illustrate and
support that claim
claimtwo+ evidence:
a statement about what is
‘true’ about the world, and
evidence to illustrate and
support that claim
claimthree + evidence:
a statement about what is
‘true’ about the world, and
evidence to illustrate and
support that claim
discussionof yourstudy:
incisivelyrestate your claims,
explainthe significance of
your studyandlimitations.
Finishthe illustrative story.
references:
in APA format (or consistently
in another format)
clarityof writingstyle:
your report shouldbe easyto
read
General Comments: