iRubric: 11th grade Research Paper rubric

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and page requirements.

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 3 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and page requirements.

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and page requirements.

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and page requirements.

Paper is clearly organized by topic relevancy.
--Each paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting evidence, and concluding sentence.

Paper is somewhat organized by topic relevancy.
--Most paragraphs have a topic sentence, supporting evidence, and concluding sentence.

Paper is lacking organization by topic relevancy.
--Few paragraphs have a topic sentence, supporting evidence, and concluding sentence.

Paper is poorly organized by topic relevancy.
--Very few or no paragraphs have a topic sentence, supporting evidence, and concluding sentence.