iRubric: Middle School Research Paper rubric

--Topic interesting and based on appropriate focus question
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
----6 or more Paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences per paragraph <BR>

*Introduction/Thesis
*4 body paragraphs
-scientific
explanation
-explanation of a
real world example
-explanation of
another real world
example
-explanation of the

-Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness in one or two of the following areas:
*Introduction/Thesis
*4 body paragraphs
-scientific
explanation
-explanation of a
real world example
-explanation of
another real world
example
-explanation of the &l

-Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness in three of the following areas:
*Introduction/Thesis
*4 body paragraphs
-scientific
explanation
-explanation of a
real world example
-explanation of
another real world
example
-explanation of the
demonstration
*Co

-Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness in four or more of the following areas:
*Introduction/Thesis
*4 body paragraphs
-scientific
explanation
-explanation of a
real world example
-explanation of
another real world
example
-explanation of the
demonstration<

-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and requirements

-- Fairly effective word choice.
--Few (under 5) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors, errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Met most style requirements

-- Correct word choice.
--Some (5+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors,
or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
-- Failed to meet style requirements

-- Correct word choice.
--Many (10+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Failed to meet style requirements