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8th Grade Research Paper Rubric
8th Grade Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Rubric Code:
M574B8
By
MPerisse
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Subject:
History
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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8th Grade Research Paper Rubric
Good
20 pts
Fair
15 pts
Poor
12 pts
Missing/ Unacceptable
10 pts
Grammar/ Spelling/Formatting
Good
Final draft is clearly edited. All Grammar and Spelling is used correctly,few or no mistakes are made.
The paper is at least 3 pages long.
Fair
Final draft would have benefited from another editing session. Some grammar and spelling mistakes are made.
The paper is 2.5 pages long.
Poor
Final draft is clearly unedited. A great deal of spelling and grammar mistakes are made.
The paper is 2 pages long.
Not in 11 or 12 point Times New Roman.
Missing/ Unacceptable
Spelling and Grammar mistakes interfere with the reading and understanding of the paper.
Not in 11 or 12 point Times New Roman.
The paper is less than two full pages long.
Thesis Statement
Good
Thesis is clear and found at the beginning of the opening or first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper.
Fair
Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. Thesis does not fully express the main topic.
Poor
Thesis is missing or not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.
Missing/ Unacceptable
No thesis or main idea is stated.
Paragraphs
Good
Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs.
Paragraphs are correctly indented and at least three sentences long.
Fair
Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order.
Poor
Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs.
Paragraphs are not correctly indented.
Missing/ Unacceptable
Paragraph form is not used.
Paragraphs are not indented.
Style
Good
Ideas flow from one sentence to another. There is a logical sequence in the sentences and explanations are clear. Transitions between quotes and explanations are clear.
Fair
Some ideas do not flow to the next sentence. Occasionally lacks a logical sentence sequence. Quotes are occasionally dropped.
Poor
Ideas do not easily flow from one sentence to another. There is no logical sequence in the placement of the sentences. Transitions between the quotes and explanations do not exist. Dropped quotes exist.
Missing/ Unacceptable
Style is absent. Paper is confusing and irrelevant.
MLA Format
Good
Each reference is properly cited both within the text and in the Works Cited portion of the essay.
At least 5 sources are used.
Fair
Some references are properly cited both within the text or partially cited. Works cited follows some of the rules of MLA format.
3-5 sources used.
Poor
References are improperly cited or not cited at all. Works cited is incorrectly formatted or non existent.
3 or fewer sources used.
Missing/ Unacceptable
MLA formatting is not used and/or bibliography not included.
No sources cited in the paper.
Keywords:
research paper
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
Writing
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