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Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Rubric for a formal MLA cited research paper.
Rubric Code:
K2C9B7
By
bobcat54s
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Research Paper
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Score of Category
(N/A)
Structure
Excellent
Introduction and thesis well stated and interesting; topic sentences support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly; conclusion summarizes main ideas, restates thesis, or provides statement of what this means
Good
Thesis well stated; introduction lacks interest; topic sentences support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly; conclusion summarizes main ideas or restates thesis
Fair
Thesis is adequate; introduction lacks interest; topic sentences support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly in most parts; conclusion summarizes main ideas or restates thesis
Poor
Thesis is awkward or confusing; introduction lacks interest; topic sentences mostly support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly in most parts; conclusion summarizes main ideas or restates thesis
Score of Category
Content
Excellent
Topic sentences directly relate to thesis; support details relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is solidly proven or explained; student's voice is clearly heard; student expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details
Good
Topic sentences directly relate to thesis; support details relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is proven or explained; student expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details
Fair
Topic sentences directly relate to thesis; support details mostly relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is proven or explained; student sometimes expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details
Poor
Topic sentences relate to thesis; support details awkwardly relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is barely proven or explained; student sometimes expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details
Score of Category
Citations
Excellent
Minimum of 3 citations provided; alphabetized; works cited page cited properly; parenthetical citations properly done; each works cited is reflected in the text; parenthetical citations provide excellent support for ideas presented
Good
Minimum of 2 citations provided; alphabetized; works cited page cited properly; parenthetical citations properly done; each works cited is reflected in the text; parenthetical citations provide adequate support to ideas presented
Fair
Less than 2 citations provided; not alphabetized; works cited page cited properly; parenthetical citations properly done; each works cited is reflected in the text; parenthetical citations provide adequate support to ideas presented
Poor
Less than 2 citations provided; not alphabetized; works cited page not cited properly; parenthetical citations improperly done; each works cited is not reflected in the text; parenthetical citations provide adequate support to ideas presented
Score of Category
Grammar/Spelling
Excellent
1-3 errors in grammar and spelling; good sentence variety; appropriate word choice;
Good
4-6 errors in grammar and spelling; good sentence variety; appropriate word choice;
Fair
7-9 errors in grammar and spelling; some sentence variety; appropriate word choice;
Poor
10 or more errors in grammar and spelling; some sentence variety; basic word choice;
Score of Category
Format
Excellent
Concisely MLA formatted with no errors.
Good
MLA format with few but present errors.
Fair
MLA format with several formatting errors.
Poor
Not MLA formatted.
Score of Category
Keywords:
research paper
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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