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11th Grade Research Paper Rubric 7th Grade Research Paper: Shakespeare/Elizabethan England Research Paper Rubric Rubric Code: G73A3A By robinellis Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

11th Grade Research Paper Rubric
	Distinguished 24-25 Points (N/A)	Above Mastery 21-23 Points (N/A)	Mastery 19-22 Points (N/A)	Partial Mastery 18-below (N/A)
Thesis Statement Points Earned:	Distinguished Thesis is strong and found at the end of the first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper.	Above Mastery Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. Thesis does not fully express the main topic.	Mastery Thesis is missing or not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.	Partial Mastery No thesis or main idea is stated.
Organization Points Earned:	Distinguished Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs. Paragraphs are correctly indented.	Above Mastery Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Paragraphs are occasionally indented correctly.	Mastery Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Paragraphs are not correctly indented.	Partial Mastery Paragraph form is not used. No logical order of ideas. Paragraphs are not indented.
MLA Format Points Earned:	Distinguished Each reference is properly cited both within the text and in the Works Cited portion of the essay.	Above Mastery Some references are properly cited both within the text or partially cited. Works cited follows some of the rules of MLA format.	Mastery References are improperly cited or not cited at all. Works cited is incorrectly formatted or non existent.	Partial Mastery MLA formatting is not used.
Grammar/ Spelling/Formatting Points Earned:	Distinguished No or minor grammatical errors do not detract from content.	Above Mastery Some grammar and spelling mistakes are made.	Mastery A great deal of spelling and grammar mistakes are made.	Partial Mastery Spelling and grammar mistakes interfere with the understanding of the paper.