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Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Research an approved topic. Submit a 4-5 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a Works Cited page, listing a minimum of 3 sources.
Rubric Code:
NB94XX
By
cpowell
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Subject:
English
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
Excellent
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Good
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Fair
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Poor
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Content
40 pts
Excellent
Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper.
Support for thesis complete, & in-depth.
Research and observations go beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good
Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper.
Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Most information relevant to thesis.
Use of sources and own observations clear.
Fair
Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper.
Support for thesis barely sufficient.
Some information relevant to thesis.
Over-reliance on sources.
Surface research.
Poor
Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper.
Support for thesis barely sufficient
Over-reliance on sources. Insufficient information.
Surface research.
Organization
25 pts
Excellent
Introduction is engaging-invites further reading/contains a clear thesis.
Transitions effectively link paragraphs.
Distinct overall organizational structures used with impact.
Good
Introduction contains a clear thesis.
Transitions are included.
Paragraphs are organized to ensure a coherent, unified central idea.
Fair
Thesis is somewhat clear.
Use of transitions is sporadic.
Structure is confusing and does not allow for a coherent flow of ideas.
Poor
Difficult to discern thesis.
Transitions are absent.
Paragraph structure is confusing due to too many ideas being included.
Style
20 pts.
Excellent
Sophisticated and powerful word choice.
Clear and purposeful syntax.
Voice is distinct and effective.
Good
Clear, specific, and varied diction.
Clear and purposeful syntax.
Voice is established and appropriate.
Fair
Generalized or vague diction.
Unvaried syntax.
Voice is inconsistent and/or weak.
Poor
Diction is unvaried or vague.
Syntax is awkward, repetitious or unvaried.
Voice is inappropriate/ inconsistent/
weak.
Grammar and Mechanics
15 pts
Excellent
Demonstrates skillful control of the conventions of written language.
Errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation may exist, but they do NOT affect the overall impact.
Good
Demonstrates capable control of the conventions of written language.
Errors may detract from the overall impact of the work, but they do NOT affect the meaning.
Fair
Demonstrates limited control of the conventions of written language.
Errors are distracting and MAY interfere with the reader's understanding of the ideas.
Poor
Demonstrates limited or tentative control of the conventions of written language.
Errors are distracting AND they interfere with the reader's understanding of the ideas.
Keywords:
Research paper
Subjects:
Biology
English
Vocational
Education
Types:
Presentation
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