iRubric: Research Paper rubric

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent. Reader has a hard time remaining focused on the topic.

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness. Reader attention wanders more than average.

--Topic stated clearly.
--Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness. Reader attention wanders a bit.

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion. Enjoyable to read.

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.