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Theme Essay Rubric
Research Paper Rough Draft
Rubric Code:
E7B489
By
t10r10
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
10 pts
8 pts
7 pts
6 pts
Introduction
10
The introduction starts with a very engaging hook. Writer provides background of novel including title and author.Its structure goes from broad to narrow culminating with a clear and compelling thesis which indicates a clear three-pronged plan.
8
The introduction starts with a good hook. There is some overview of novel, and title and author are mentioned. Its structure goes from broad to narrow culminating with a clear thesis, which indicates a plan.
7
The introduction starts with an attempt at a hook.Some background is provided, but either title or author are missing.Its structure may or may not go from broad to narrow culminating with the thesis.
6
The introduction starts with an attempt at a hook. Minimal attempt at providing background; the title and author may be missing. Its structure may or may not go from broad to narrow. There is a very weak or no thesis.
Body Paragraphs
10
All body paragraphs have all components: a topic sentence, two claims, and a minimum of two in-text citations, and explanations/analysis per "average" body paragraph.
There is a clear concluding sentence.
8
Most body paragraphs have all components or paragraphs are missing one component, such as a topic sentence, two claims, and a minimum of two in-text citations, and competent explanations/analysis per "average" body paragraph.
There is a clear concluding sentence.
7
Only one body paragraph has all components or paragraphs are missing more than one component and/or the components are there but poorly written.The paragraph is missing a concluding sentence.
6
Body paragraphs are all poorly written and are missing multiple components.
Citations-correctness
10
All of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers. Since all the quotes will come from the novel, the author's last name is only needed in the first in-text citation. All other citations will have page number only.
8
Most (75-90%) of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers. Since all the quotes will come from the novel, the author's last name is only needed in the first in-text citation. All other citations will have page number only.
7
Some (50-75%) of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers. Since all the quotes will come from the novel, the author's last name is only needed in the first in-text citation. All other citations will have page number only.
6
Few (less than 50%) of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers. Since all the quotes will come from the novel, the author's last name is only needed in the first in-text citation. All other citations will have page number only.
Intergating Quotes/Paraphrases
10
Examples support point of paragraph and fit within paragraph. Excellent integration of quoted material into sentences. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the topic and critically evaluates the topic in an analytical manner.
8
Examples used to support most points. Some evidence does not support point, or may appear where inappropriate. Quotes well integrated into sentences. Demonstrates a solid understanding of the topic and critically evaluates the topic in an analyticalmanner.
7
Examples used to support some points. Points often lack supporting evidence, or evidence used where inappropriate (often because there may be no clear point). Quotes may be poorly integrated into sentences. Demonstrates a general understanding of the topic and only occasionally critically evaluates the topic in an analytical manner.
6
Very few or very weak examples. General failure to support statements, or evidence seems to support no statement. Quotes not integrated into sentences; "plopped in" in improper manner. Demonstrates a little understanding of the topic and does not critically evaluates the topic in an analytical, manner.
Paragraph Construction
10
All paragraphs include topic sentence, claim/statement, proof (quotes), analysis/explanation and concluding sentence.
8
Most paragraphs include topic sentence, claim/statement, proof (quotes), analysis/explanation and concluding sentence.
7
Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.
6
Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.
Conclusion
10
Conclusion accurately sums up what is said in the paper beginning with a restatement of the thesis sentence. Then, it sums up each body paragraph. Finally, there is a powerful takeaway statement, which clearly leaves reader thinking about the theme.
8
Conclusion sums up what is said in the paper with some gaps in thought and includes a restatement of the thesis sentence. Finally, it attempts to leave reader thinking about the theme.
7
Conclusion sums up what is said in the paper with many gaps in thought OR does not includes a restatement of the thesis sentence.
Finally, there is little or no attempt to leave reader thinking about the theme.
6
Conclusion does not sum up what is said in the paper and there is no attempt to leave reader thinking about the theme.
MLA Requirements
10
ALL MLA Formatting is completely correct: margins, font, font size, line spacing, first page layout.
8
MLA Formatting is almost completely correct. There are 1-2 small errors: margins, font, font size, line spacing, first page layout.
7
MLA Formatting is somewhat correct. There are a few errors: margins, font, font size, line spacing, first page layout.
6
MLA Formatting is barely correct. There are many errors: margins, font, font size, line spacing, first page layout.
General Conventions
10
Writer makes NO errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation.
8
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation, but they do not distract the reader from the content.
7
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
6
Writer makes 5 or more errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
Formal Conventions
10
Writer makes NO errors in formal, academic writing: meaning uses
no first person pronouns, no contractions, no slang. Writer stays in present tense.
Word choice is strong.
8
Writer makes 1-2 errors in formal, academic writing: meaning uses
first person pronouns, or contractions, or slang. Writer may slip out of present tense.
Word choice is good.
7
Writer makes 3-4 errors in formal, academic writing: meaning uses
first person pronouns, or contractions, or slang. Writer may slip out of present tense.
Word choice is decent.
6
Writer makes more than 4 errors in formal, academic writing: meaning uses
first person pronouns, or contractions, or slang. Writer regularly slips out of present tense.
Word choice is poor.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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