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US History Research Paper 
Progressive Era Research Project
Rubric Code: FX3B7C
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Overall Content

Poor

Addresses the topic with few relevent details.
Fair

Uses resources to discuss the topic in some depth, but lacks in some areas.
Good

In depth, provides isolated analysis. More fact based.
Excellent

In depth, analysis the Progressive Era in Depth and is specific.
Introduction

Poor

Introduction lacks developmemt, does not introduce the reader the paper in general and no clear thesis statement is written.
Fair

Introduction has a vague thesis statement and tries to introduce the topic, however is weak and lacks organization.
Good

Thesis statement is clear and concise. Writer addresses the topic in general and then gets more specific.
Excellent

Introduction is clear and well thought out. The writer sets the reader up for the rest of the paper through funneling information. Thesis Statement is clear and concise.
Body Paragraphs & Content

Poor

Writer relies solely on information from their sources. Makes very general statements about the topic. Lacks description, analysis, and detail.
Fair

Writer primarily relies on the sources for their information. Information has some isolated analysis and links to other ideas.
Good

Writer covers the information with some depth. Analysis in most areas of the topics. Addresses the Progressive Era throughout the paper.
Excellent

All aspects of the the assignment are addressed in depth. Writer analyzes the time period and people associated with the topic in detail.
Conclusion

Poor

Vague, disorganized and failed to conclude the paper.
Fair

Student restated their introduction but failed to make any conclusions.
Good

Student restated the main idea of the paper and applied a basic conclusion to their whole idea.
Excellent

Student anaylzed the whole paper in one solid paragraph with details and key vocabulary.
Grammar & Style

Poor

Many errors and lack of flow. Errors in spelling, grammar, and formating.
Fair

Errors but very few. Paper had flow and was logical.
Good

Very few errors. Paper had style.
Excellent

No Errors or only one. Writer used style to enhance their paper.
Overall Organization

Poor

Paper lacks organization. Sentence structure is all over the place. Thoughts are not clear and it is very difficult to read.
Fair

Paper is broken up into paragraphs with information that does not relate to each other. Paragraphs are too long.
Good

Most of the paper is logically organized. Author uses paragraphs and sentence structure to guide the reader.
Excellent

Paper is logical and well organized. You can tell the reader put thought into how the paper was organized.
Revision

Poor

No revisions were made since the rough draft.
Fair

Student revised some areas but did not take all neccessary changes.
Good

Student revised most of their essay from the comments made on the rough draft.
Excellent

Student took the time and changed areas which needed improvement after turning in the rough draft.
Bibliography

Poor

No Bibliography was included.
Fair

Bibliography was included but many errors- such as- incorrect punctuatio,articles out of order, and spelling errors.
Good

Bibliography is accurate, however has a few small errors.
Excellent

Bibliography has no or one error.
Cover Page

Poor

No Cover Page was included.
Fair

Cover page has wrong information.
Good

Cover page is sloppy but has the right information.
Excellent

Cover page is organized and complete.





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