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Research Paper 
Cause & Effect Paper
Specific expectations for elements of a Research Paper: Final Draft
Rubric Code: D5A25A
By mhaggar
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Above Average

5 pts

Average

4 pts

Below Average

3 pts

Hook
1 pts

Above Average

The introduction contains a strong, attention-grabbing opening statement.
Average

Opening statement is present, but not "attention-grabbing".
Below Average

Hook falls short or is not present
Thesis Statement
2 pts

Above Average

The thesis statement clearly identifies the topic of the essay and outlines the specific main points to be discussed.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Average

The thesis statement presents the topic of the essay, and generally outlines of the points without addressing the specifics

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Below Average

The thesis statement is not clear, or one was not included.
Topic Sentences
2 pts

Above Average

Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence which refers to one of the main points from the thesis statement. Topic sentences are well written and clearly communicate the focus of the paragraph.
Average

Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence which refers to one of the main points from the thesis statement. Topic sentences are adequate, yet unremarkable.
Below Average

Topic sentences are not obviously present, and/or do not refer back to the thesis statement's main points.
Support
5 pts

Above Average

The writer provided thoroughly sufficient details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Average

The writer provided some details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Below Average

The writer did not provide enough details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic. Those that were presented may have not been adequately documented.
Conclusion
2 pts

Above Average
Average
Below Average
Logical Flow
2 pts

Above Average

Details are placed in a logical order;presentation effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
Average

Most details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
Below Average

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.There is little sense that the writing is organized.

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
Voice
1 pts

Above Average

The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author shows ownership and conviction regarding the ideas presented.
Average

The writer seems to be writing from some experience but lacks passion regarding the issue.
Below Average

The writer relates some knowledge but adds little to the topic discussed.
Conventions
2 pts

Above Average

Little to no errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.
Average

Minimal errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Below Average

Many distracting errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Sentence Structure
2 pts

Above Average

There are no run-ons, comma splices, or sentence fragments in the paragraph.

Writer uses many compound/complex sentences
Average

There are a few run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.

Writer uses some compound/complex sentences.
Below Average

There are many run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.

Many primer-style sentences are used throughout.



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