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Research Paper Rubric 
Research Paper Rubric
Rubric for a formal research paper.
Rubric Code: M48W7C
By chguth
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Structure

Excellent

Introduction and thesis are well-stated and interesting; paragraphs are logically organized; conclusion summarizes main ideas and restates the thesis.
Good

Thesis well stated; introduction lacks interest; paragraphs are organized; conclusion summarizes main ideas and/or restates the thesis.
Fair

Thesis is adequate; introduction lacks interest; paragraphs are somewhat organized; conclusion summarizes main ideas or restates the thesis.
Poor

Thesis is awkward or confusing; introduction lacks interest; paragraphs are not well organized; conclusion does not summarize main ideas or restate the thesis.
Content

Excellent

Topic sentences directly relate to the thesis; thesis is solidly proven or explained; sufficient details are stated.
Good

Topic sentences relate to thesis; thesis is proven or explained; sufficient details are stated.
Fair

Topic sentences somewhat relate to thesis; thesis is explained; some details are provided.
Poor

Topic sentences mildly relate to thesis; thesis is barely proven or explained; insufficient details are given.
Development

Excellent

Support details directly relate to paragraphs' topic sentences and support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly; elaboration given for all details.
Good

Support details relate to topic sentences and support thesis; some transitions help paper flow smoothly; elaboration given for most details.
Fair

Support details mostly relate to topic sentences and support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly in most parts; elaboration given for few details.
Poor

Support details awkwardly relate to topic sentences and barely support thesis; very few transitions are used; little elaboration given.
Grammar/Spelling

Excellent

1-3 errors in grammar and spelling; good sentence variety; excellent word choice and sentence structure.
Good

4-6 errors in grammar and spelling; good sentence variety; mostly appropriate word choice and sentence structure.
Fair

7-9 errors in grammar and spelling; some sentence variety; fair word choice and sentence structure.
Poor

10 or more errors in grammar and spelling; very little sentence variety; basic word choice and sentence structure.
Citations

Excellent

Minimum of 3 citations provided, representing 3 different types of sources; citations are alphabetized and appropriately formatted.
Good

Minimum of 3 citations provided and/or 3 different types of sources are given; citations are alphabetized and mostly appropriately formatted.
Fair

Minimum of 3 citations provided; citations are not alphabetized or are not appropriately formatted.
Poor

Minimum of 3 citations not provided; citations are not alphabetized and/or are not appropriately formatted.



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