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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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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.



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