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Research Essay Research Essay Multi-Paragraph Essay Rubric: Research Essay Rubric Code: Q583BW By hayemi Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Humanities Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Content
	Emergent 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	At Level 3 pts	Above Level 5 pts
Introduction	Emergent Introduction does not introduce topic.	Developing Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.	At Level Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.	Above Level Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Thesis	Emergent No thesis provided.	Developing There is some evidence of thesis, but it is confusing	At Level Thesis is somewhat clear, but could be worded better. It is related to the rest of essay.	Above Level Thesis is thorough and stated clearly, and provides parallel support for the body of the essay.
Conclusion	Emergent No conclusion is apparent in the essay.	Developing Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.	At Level Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy or does not restate the thesis.	Above Level Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Research	Emergent Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.	Developing Did some research and attempted to create use it in the writing.	At Level Good research is evident and used to explain the topic.	Above Level Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well.
Mechanics	Emergent Errors are glaring, making the essay difficult to read. Verb tense changes. Writing is jumbled and confusing.	Developing Flow of writing is hard to follow. Some minor verb tense errors. Some errors detract from the flow of paper.	At Level Some errors found but they do not detract from the flow of the paper. The writing is generally clear, but some sentence structure or vocabulary usage problems.	Above Level Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Strong vocabulary and sentence structure. Writing is clear and easy to understand.
Works Cited and MLA Format	Emergent WC is not present or in-text citations are missing or formatted incorrectly.	Developing WC is present, but is not MLA formatted or does not match the in-text citations.	At Level WC and in-text citations are present in MLA style. May not be in alphabetic order or missing a minor element.	Above Level WC and in-text citations are correctly formatted, present and assist the reader.