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Research Paper Rubric 
Research Paper Rubric
Rubric for a formal MLA cited research paper.
Rubric Code: K3C527
By janisinnis
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  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
Tutoring

Excellent

Used tutoring services and incorporated all of the tutor's suggestions into the paper
Good

Used tutoring services and incorporated some of the tutor's suggestions into the paper
Fair

Used tutoring services and incorporated few of the tutor's suggestions into the paper
Poor

Did not use a tutor as assigned by the instructor
Score of Category



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