iRubric: Research Paper rubric

Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction and methods

Content is presented in an informative and objective manner that supports the research statement.

.50 x 25 = 12.5

Organization, transitions, introduction, and methods slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

Content is is informative but lacks objective summarizing


.50 x 20 = 10

Organization, transitions, introduction, and methods lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

Content is not clearly summarized

.50 x 15 = 7.5

Organization, transitions, introduction, and methods lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.



.50 x 10 = 5

No run-on sentences
No fragments
No spelling errors
No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense
No punctuation or capitalization errors

All required sources properly cited in both paper and references.
No errors in format or punctuation.
Correct usage of CMS Author-Date citations


.15 x 25 = 3.75

Minimal run-on sentences or fragments
Minimal spelling errors
Minimal errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
Minimal punctuation or capitalization errors

All sources properly cited in both paper and references.
Few (less than 4) errors in format or punctuation.

.15 x 20 = 3

Some run-on sentences or fragments
Some spelling errors
Some errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
Some punctuation or capitalization errors

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references.
More than than 5 errors in format or punctuation.

.15 x 15 = 2.25

Several run-on sentences or fragments
Several spelling errors
Several errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
Several punctuation or capitalization errors

No sources properly cited in paper and/or references.

.15 x 10 = 1.5