iRubric: Research Paper Rough Draft - 2nd copy rubric

Introduction consists of a sufficient amount of sentences of which one is a clear thesis statement and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph. The student has taken a risk with their writing.

Introduction consists of sentences of which one, generally the last sentence,is the thesis statement and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph.

Introduction consists of 3-4 sentences of which one is the thesis statement. The sentences have a weak connection throughout the paragraph.

Introduction consists of 3 sentences of which one is the thesis statement and the sentences have no connection in the paragraph OR there is no thesis statment in the introduction.

Paper follows proper format with interesting transitions, both between paragraphs and within the paragraphs; paper is always on topic.

Most (75-90%) of the paper follows the outline with no critical digressions from topic.

Some (50-75%) of the paper follows the outline. There are some critical digressions from topic.

Very little (25-50%) of the paper follows the outline. There are many critical digressions from topic.

"working" Works Cited includes all required information in proper MLA format with at least 8 of the 10 required sources listed.

"working" Works Cited includes required information with no more than 2-3 errors in MLA format and at least 8 of the 10 required sources listed.

"working" Works Cited is missing signficant amount of required information with more than 3 errors in MLA format and less than 50% of required sources listed.

"working" Works Cited does not include required information, is not in MLA format, has many errors and contains less than 50% of required sources listed.