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Research Essay Rubric
This research essay will follow the MLA style and be 1-2 page in length, not including work cited page(s). essay should include at least 1 media illustration. The works cited page should include at least five (3) sources used in researching the paper. The paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources and relevance of included information.
Rubric Code: Z2482BA
By Davontaystevens
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Powered by iRubric Research Essay
  Excellent

Meets all criteria at a
high level.

10 pts

Good

Meets criteria.

8 pts

Fair

Meets minimum criteria.

6 pts

Poor

Does not meet criteria.

4 pts

Format
4 pts

Excellent

Meets all MLA criteria.
Good

One to two areas are not in MLA format.
Fair

Three areas are not in MLA format.
Poor

More than three areas are not in MLA format.
Introduction/Thesis statement
4 pts

Excellent

Introduction is included and tells the reader why the paper is created and what is included.(clear thesis statement )(engaging hook)
Good

Introduction is included and only tells the reader why the paper is created or what is included.Thesis statement is vague. (has hook)
Fair

Introduction is included but is unclear.Unclear Thesis statement .
Poor

No introduction is included or the document begins in some other format.
Organization/Unity of Body
4 pts

Excellent

Essay is well organized, and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
The topic is thoroughly explained/described and supported by valid details/examples from credible sources.
Good

Essay is mostly organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
The topic is adequately explained/described and supported by valid details/examples.
Fair

Essay is somewhat organized, with limited use of transitional devices for unity and fluidity.
The topic is not adequately explained/described and not adequately
supported by valid details/examples.
Poor

Essay lacks sufficient organization and few if any transitional devices are used to create unity and fluidity.
The topic is not explained/described or supported by details and examples.
Appropriate Style/Tone
4 pts

Excellent

A consistent and appropriate voice. There is suitable and accurate word choice.
Good

The voice is mostly consistent. There is fairly effective word choice.
Fair

The voice is somewhat consistent. There is correct word choice.
Poor

The voice is inconsistent or inappropriate. The word choice is ineffective.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling
4 pts

Excellent

There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
Good

There are few errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation and the sentences flow well.
Fair

Fair-Basic Communication.
There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the essay.
Poor

Poor-Confusing Communication. Grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader’s ability to easily read the essay
Conclusion
4 pts

Excellent

It is included and is 100% clear and comprehensive.
Good

It is included and is about 50% clear and/or comprehensive.
Fair

It is included but is unclear.
Poor

No conclusion is included.
Citations and References
4 pts

Excellent

All sources cited and conform to MLA citation requirements. The work cited page, containing a minimum of 3 references, is alphabetized and formatted correctly, per MLA.
Good

All sources cited and conform to MLA citation requirements with minor errors. The reference page, containing a minimum of 3 references, is alphabetized and formatted correctly, per MLA, although there may be minor errors.
Fair

Most sources cited but there are problems with the MLA citation requirements: with incorrect information given either in the sentence or in the parenthetical references. The reference page has constant errors in alphabetizing and/or formatting.
Poor

Many errors in citation and/or the reference page. Citations and the reference page may not match up, where a cited work isn’t found on the Reference page or a work on the reference page is not cited.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing



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