iRubric: Research MLA Paper 2016-17 rubric

Introduction gives more than one example background information about the topic. The examples display why this topic is important and leads into the research question.

Introduction gives the reader background information and displays why this topic is important.

Introduction gives the reader background information but does not display why this topic is important.

The Introduction does not give background knowledge and does not describe why this research is important.

Sources are reliable and relevant to the topic which include scientific studies. All information is relevant to the topic. All Research supports is related to the topic. Research is in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.

Sources are reliable and relevant to the topic and include scientific studies.
Information answer the thesis statement.

Some research is not based from scientific studies.Sources reliability questionable. Omitted information interferes with ability of the reader to find the source. No information relevant to thesis.

Research is missing. Paper will not be accepted. You will need to see the teacher to complete this assignment.

All 4 sources properly formatted in the Works Cited. 3 sources must be from library databases, 1 website. Works cited page is attached to back of the paper

1 error in format or punctuation. 3 sources must be from library databases, 1 website Works cited page is attached to back of the paper

2 or more errors in format or punctuation.
Less than 3 sources from library databases. Works cited page is attached to back of the paper

Papers missing a works cited and will not be accepted. See the teacher to complete the paper.

paper is 2 pages, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines.
professional looking with correct margins, font, font color

paper is not 2 pages