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Research Paper
Research Paper
5th - 6th grade research paper
Rubric Code:
P2B6C5
By
melanieboyce
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Research Paper
Poor
4 pts
Fair
6 pts
Good
8 pts
Excellent
10 pts
STRUCTURE
Poor
The report is missing three of the following requirements, the report is not typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, or Times New Roman script with one-inch margins.
Fair
The report is missing two of the following requirements, the report is not typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, or Times New Roman script with one-inch margins.
Good
The report is missing one of the following requirements, the report is not typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, or Times New Roman script with one-inch margins.
Excellent
The report is typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, and Times New Roman script with one-inch margins.
LENGTH
Poor
The report is less than 600 words
Fair
The report is less than 700 words.
Good
The report is less than 800 words.
Excellent
The report is 800 - 900 words in length.
IDEAS
Poor
The report does not have a clear focus. The paper shows little research and sources seem unreliable. Ideas seem to be pull out of the air.
Fair
The report may not be clearly focused on a single topic. Many additional details are needed to back up facts and examples. Some ideas seem unclear.
Good
The report is well researched. Some facts or examples needed a little more detail. Overall, ideas were good and came from reliable sources.
Excellent
The report is factual and well researched. It is focused on topic (main idea) and the subtopics that are required. It includes many interesting and well research facts.
ORGANIZATION
Poor
Ideas and facts are disorganized, unclear, or just listed.
Topic sentences and conclusions are missing and many details are stray and unclear.
Fair
Facts and details are not well organized into paragraphs with clear main ideas. There are few topic sentences and some details are stray ideas. Indentions are not clear.
Good
Paragraphs are well organized. There are almost no stray ideas and topic sentences help to separate and organized. Indentions are done correctly.
Excellent
Main ideas are stated in topic sentences. Facts, examples, and details are organized in paragraphs creating a good flow. Conclusion paragraph ends on good note.
VOICE/WORD CHOICE
Poor
The writer copied many sentences from a source instead of using his or her own words. Word choice is repetitive and overused.
Fair
The writer did not use his or her own voice. Word choice is limited and repetitive.
Good
The writer mostly used his or her own words. There are good word choices with few repetitions.
Excellent
The writer uses his or her own words and chooses words to prevent repetition and create flow. Words are precise and descriptive.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Poor
No illustrations are provided.
Fair
One illustration is provided
Good
Two illustrations are provided, no captions or poorly worded captions.
Excellent
Two or more illustrations are provided with well worded captions.
GRAMMAR
Poor
Many mistakes make the paper hard to understand. Did not use checklist to revise or edit.
Fair
Mistakes sometimes make the essay hard to understand. Did not take enough time to revise or edit.
Good
There are a few mistakes, but they do not affect understanding. Checklist was used to edit and revise.
Excellent
There are almost no errors in grammar, capitalization, spelling or usage. Checklist was clearly used to edit and revise.
RESOURCES/CITING
Poor
There are 2 or less resources with many citing mistakes.
Fair
There are less than three sources with citing mistakes.
Good
There are three sources with a few citing mistakes.
Excellent
There are three or more resources that are cited correctly and neatly.
PRESENTATION
Poor
Work was very difficult to read, paper was torn or crumpled, work was smugged.
Fair
Paper was ripped or smugged or wrinkled. Some words or sentences were difficult to read.
Good
Paper was neatly written or typed. Little evidence of corrections having been made.
Excellent
Paper was neatly written or typed with no evidence of corrections having been made.
WORK ETHIC
Poor
Did not use time wisely or did not keep up with each step of the research paper. Lost materials and procrastinated and did not cooperate with group.
Fair
Did not use time wisely. Sometimes, they did not listen to instructions and got behind with the assignment. Showed signs of procrastination.
Good
Kept up with research assignments, remained organized, and kepted up with materials. Assignment was turned in on time.
Excellent
Kept up with each step of the research project. They listened, worked hard, and used time wisely while helping others. Project was early or on time.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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