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Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Rubric for a formal MLA cited research paper.
Rubric Code:
N2C7CX
By
traceymboles7
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Research Paper
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Structure
Excellent
Introduction and thesis well stated and interesting; topic sentences support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly; conclusion summarizes main ideas, restates thesis, or provides statement of what this means
Good
Thesis well stated; introduction lacks interest; topic sentences support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly; conclusion summarizes main ideas or restates thesis
Fair
Thesis is adequate; introduction lacks interest; topic sentences support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly in most parts; conclusion summarizes main ideas or restates thesis
Poor
Thesis is awkward or confusing; introduction lacks interest; topic sentences mostly support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly in most parts; conclusion summarizes main ideas or restates thesis
Content
Excellent
Topic sentences directly relate to thesis; support details relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is solidly proven or explained; student's voice is clearly heard; student expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details
Good
Topic sentences directly relate to thesis; support details relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is proven or explained; student expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details
Fair
Topic sentences directly relate to thesis; support details mostly relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is proven or explained; student sometimes expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details
Poor
Topic sentences relate to thesis; support details awkwardly relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is barely proven or explained; student sometimes expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details
Citations
Excellent
Minimum of 5 citations provided; alphabetized; works cited page cited properly; parenthetical citations properly done; each works cited is reflected in the text; parenthetical citations provide excellent support for ideas presented
Good
Minimum of 5 citations provided; alphabetized; works cited page cited properly; parenthetical citations properly done; each works cited is reflected in the text; parenthetical citations provide adequate support to ideas presented
Fair
Less than 5 citations provided; not alphabetized; works cited page cited properly; parenthetical citations properly done; each works cited is reflected in the text; parenthetical citations provide adequate support to ideas presented
Poor
Less than 5 citations provided; not alphabetized; works cited page not cited properly; parenthetical citations improperly done; each works cited is not reflected in the text; parenthetical citations provide adequate support to ideas presented
Grammar/Spelling
Excellent
1-3 errors in grammar and spelling; good sentence variety; appropriate word choice;
Good
4-6 errors in grammar and spelling; good sentence variety; appropriate word choice;
Fair
7-9 errors in grammar and spelling; some sentence variety; appropriate word choice;
Poor
10 or more errors in grammar and spelling; some sentence variety; basic word choice;
Format
Excellent
Cover page, outline page, minimum of seven text pages, works cited page; 12 point font; plain font - Times, Helvetica, Palantino; double spaced
Good
Cover page, outline page, lacks minimum of seven text pages, works cited page; 12 point font; font is not plain; double spaced
Fair
Missing cover page, outline page, lacks minimum of seven text pages, works cited page; 12 point font; font is not plain; double spaced
Poor
Missing cover page, outline page, lacks minimum of seven text pages, works cited page; font larger than 12 point; font is not plain; double spaced
Keywords:
research paper
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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