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Research Essay Rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code:
D7X55A
By
jschae1171
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Content
Poor
4 pts
Fair
6 pts
Good
8 pts
Excellent
10 pts
Introduction
Poor
Introduction does not introduce topic.
Fair
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.
Good
Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Excellent
Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Thesis Statement
Poor
No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.
Fair
There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear.
The thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Good
Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.
It relates somewhat to rest of essay.
Excellent
Thesis statement is stated clearly. The student's purpose is clear and easy to follow.
Organization
Poor
Fails to organize ideas.
Fair
Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.
Good
Uses an identifiable
organizational plan.
Excellent
Establishes a clear and logical organization.
Supporting Points and Details
Poor
A thesis statement may be evident.
No supporting points or details are provided.
Fair
There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate.
Good
There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
Excellent
Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points.
Conclusion
Poor
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Fair
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Good
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy or does not restate the thesis.
Excellent
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Research
Poor
Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Fair
Did some research and attempted to create use it in the writing.
Good
Did good research and uses some of the research to explain the topic.
Excellent
Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well.
Sources Cited
Poor
No sources are cited.
Fair
Sources cited page gives limited information on 1-3 sources used.
Good
Sources Cited page gives all necessary information on sources. The student forgot to include either a book or a website, or used only 2 sources.
Excellent
Sources Cited page gives all necessary information on at least 3 sources use, including at least one book and one website.
Mechanics
Poor
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Fair
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Good
Some errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Excellent
Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are found.
Flow/Transitions
Poor
No flow to writing. Argument is difficult to follow.
No transitions used.
Fair
Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow.
Little to no transitions used.
Good
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.
Some basic transitions used.
Excellent
Writing has voice and flows easily.
Appropriate transitions used.
Clarity
Poor
The writing is jumbled and the meaning is not clear to the reader.
Fair
The overall idea is clear, but some points are impossible to understand.
Good
The writing is generally clear, but some sentence structure or vocabulary usage needs improvement.
Excellent
The writing is clear and easy to understand.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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