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Orwellian Research Paper 
"Perils of Indifference" Research Paper
Rubric Code: JX5WC62
By kjmannion
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Underdeveloped

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Developed

3 pts

Well Developed

4 pts

Thesis

Underdeveloped

Thesis is not identifiable / bears little relevance to the prompt.
Developing

Thesis may not fully connect to the prompt OR may be unclearly phrased.
Developed

Thesis clearly captures the Orwellian nature of a specific aspect of modern society.
Well Developed

Thesis clearly and insightfully captures the Orwellian nature of a specific aspect of modern society.

Goes beyond a basic parallel to capture a nuanced reality.
Research

Underdeveloped

Essay is unresearched / based mostly on general knowledge or assumptions. Points are unsubstantiated by evidence.
Developing

Essay may contain less researched information than it needs to support its points.
Developed

Essay incorporates an adequate amount of information from various sources, including Orwell's novel and non-fiction sources.
Well Developed

Essay incorporates a wide range of relevant and well-chosen details / quotations from various sources, including Orwell's novel and well-chosen non-fiction sources.
Integration & Analysis

Underdeveloped

Research is poorly integrated and not analyzed in support of thesis.
Developing

Research is not smoothly integrated; facts & details may feel "dropped" into the paper without clear reasoning. Author attempts to connect research to thesis, but is less successful.
Developed

Integration of research is less smooth, but author competently analyzes research in support of thesis.
Well Developed

Author smoothly integrates and insightfully analyzes research in support of its thesis.

Author's voice manages the flow of information and shows the reader how to interpret it.
Overall Organization

Underdeveloped

Lacking introduction and/or conclusion. Illogical sequence of ideas.
OR
Total mismatch between thesis and ideas in paper.
No transitions.
Developing

Introduction / conclusion may be less successful. Some ideas may be out of place
OR
Ideas in paper do not align well with thesis.
Transitions may be lacking.
Developed

Introduction and conclusion frame essay.
Sequence of ideas is logical, with very minor exceptions.
Transitions may be unsophisticated.
Well Developed

Introduction and conclusion do a good job of framing the essay. Sequence of ideas is logical and coherent throughout;
Thesis is fully substantiated.
Transitions are used skillfully to enhance flow.
Paragraph Organization

Underdeveloped

Body paragraphs lack topic sentences. Sequence of ideas within each paragraph is confused.
Developing

Few body paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences. Order of ideas within each body paragraph may be confused.
Developed

Most body paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences. Order of ideas within each body paragraph is logical.
Well Developed

Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence that captures a main idea relevant to supporting thesis.
Order of ideas within each body paragraph is logical.
Language Use

Underdeveloped

Language is vague, imprecise and/or overly casual throughout. No sentence variety.

Shows a lack of awareness of audience.
Developing

Vocabulary is basic. Language is often vague or imprecise, blurring meaning. Tone often lapses into informality ("you" / "I")
Sentence structures may be repetitive. (Ex -mostly short, choppy sentences are used with few compound or complex sentences)
Developed

Vocabulary is appropriate.
A few word choices lack specificity / precision. Tone is appropriately formal with minor lapses. Mostly well-phrased with varied sentence structures.
Well Developed

Vocabulary is sophisticated. Words / phrases are specific & well-chosen to capture meaning.
Tone is consistently formal.
Sentence structures are varied.
Conventions

Underdeveloped

Essay contains multiple patterns of error OR errors are significant enough to hinder comprehension.
Developing

Essay contains a pattern of error (one recurring type of mistake) or enough individual errors to take away from meaning or overall impression of essay.
Developed

Essay contains a few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, tense, sentence structure, etc. However, errors do not take away from meaning or overall impression of essay.
Well Developed

Essay is virtually free of conventional errors.
MLA Format & Citation

Underdeveloped

MLA format, citation, and/ or WC page may be lacking entirely.
Developing

MLA Format, citation, or WC page may include serious errors.
Developed

Essay is correctly formatted. May contain minor errors in citation or WC page.
Well Developed

Essay is correctly formatted (heading, title, spacing, page #s etc.) Essay contains correct, appropriate use of MLA internal citation and a properly formatted MLA Works Cited Page.




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