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Research Paper 
Research Paper
5th - 6th grade research paper
Rubric Code: R2C448
By lupton
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

STRUCTURE

_typed
_double spaced
_font
_margins
_MLA page numbers
_MLA title
Poor

The report is missing three of the following requirements, the report is not typed, double-spaced,14, 12, 10 point font, with one-inch margins.
Fair

The report is missing two of the following requirements, the report is not typed, double-spaced,14 12,10 point font, one-inch margins.
Good

The report is missing one of the following requirements, the report is not typed, double-spaced, 14,
12or 10 point font, with one-inch margins.
Excellent

The report is typed, double-spaced, 14, 12, or 10point font, and with one-inch margins. Title and page numbers is MLA format.
Introductory paragraph

_grabs reader's attention with fact or question
__ends with thesis
Poor

There is no thesis, report was generated on topic.
Introduction was lacking both elements found in text.
Fair

Thesis is too general or not stated clearly. Introduction is lacking facts or there is no effort to grab the reader's attention
Good

Good at grabbing attention. Uses one of the required types of sentences discussed in class. Thesis is stated correctly.
Excellent

Creative, well thought out, original sentences. Thesis emphasizes a special part of the topic.
IDEAS/Thesis

_thesis is clearly stated in the opening paragraph
Poor

The report does not have a thesis. The paper shows little research. Ideas are given that show reporting, not research.
Fair

The report is not clearly focused on a thesis topic. Many additional details are needed Some ideas are unrelated to the thesis
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 thesis is factual / well researched. Focuses on a specific question It includes many interesting/ well research facts.
ORGANIZATION.Middle Paragraph

__at least three
__Are clearly related to thesis
Poor

Ideas and facts are disorganized, unclear, or just listed.
Topic sentences and conclusions are missing
Fair

Details are not well organized into paragraphs
topic sentences and some details are stray ideas.
Good

Paragraphs are well organized.
no stray ideas
topic sentences areto separate/organized.
Excellent

Main ideas are stated in topic sentences. Facts, examples, and details are organized in paragraphs creating a good flow.
VOICE/WORD CHOICE

_Uses formal voice
_Prevents repetition
_Uses descriptive words
Poor

The writer used informal voice. 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./Prevents repetition/ creates flow. Words are precise/descriptive.
Conclusion

Reminds the reader of the thesis,
and/or
tells interesting fact
and/or
Leaves reader with well thought idea to think about
Poor

No conclustion or does not follow directions.
Fair

Attempts one of the three types mentioned.
Good

Creative and smooth minor errors
Excellent

Creative and smooth without errors
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. Clearly edited and revised.
Excellent

There are almost no errors in grammar, capitalization, spelling or usage. Clearly edited and revised.
RESOURCES/CITING

Poor

There is no
in text citing or/
There is no sources cited page
Fair

There are less than three sources. (5,6)/
or 3 sources with many citing mistakes/
or no primary sources
Good

There are three sources with a few citing mistakes.
5, 6, one primary
Excellent

There are three or more resources that are cited correctly and neatly. 5, 6, one primary
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 listen to instructions. Did not hand paper in on time
Fair

Did not use class time wisely. Sometimes, they did not listen to instructions.
Good

Kept up with assignments, remained organized, and worked well Assignment was turned in on time.
Excellent

Kept up with each step of the research project/listened, worked hard, and used time wisely. Assignment on time.




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