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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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  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.




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