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Rubric for research papers completed by online English 101 class
Rubric Code: S3W598
By NikiaB
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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English 101
  Excellent

5 pts

Good Job

4 pts

OK

3 pts

Need for Review

2 pts

Not Passing

Fail to meet basic standards

1 pts

Format
5 pts

Outline, Intro, Body, Conclusion, Works Cited
Excellent

This paper contains all of the following, in the correct order and in the correct format:
Outline, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Works Cited
Good Job

This paper contains all of the following, in the correct order, but maybe one or two are not in the correct format: Outline, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Works Cited
OK

This paper contains all of the following, maybe not in the correct order, or maybe one or two are not in the correct format: Outline, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Works Cited
Need for Review

This paper contains most of the following, maybe not in the correct order, or maybe one or two are not in the correct format: Outline, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Works Cited
Not Passing

This paper is missing one or more of the following, maybe not in the correct order, or maybe one or two are not in the correct format: Outline, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Works Cited
Citations
5 pts

Correct uses of in-text and works cited page
Excellent

This paper contains the minimum five in-text citations with the correct format. Only sources from school database or library are used--no Wikepedia sources. The works cited page is also included in the correct MLA format.
Good Job

This paper contains the minimum five in-text citations with the correct format more times than not. Only sources from school database or library are used--no Wikepedia sources. The works cited page is also included in the correct MLA format.
OK

This paper contains the minimum five in-text citations with the correct format more times than not. Mostly sources from school database or library are used--maybe one Wikepedia source.The works cited page is also included in the correct MLA format, maybe with an error or two.
Need for Review

This paper maybe missing one or more of the five in-text citations with the correct format most of the time. Not enough sources from school database and library--Wikepedia sources are used. The works cited page is also included in the correct MLA format but may contain errors.
Not Passing

This paper maybe missing one or more of the five in-text citations with the correct format most of the time. No sources from school database and library--Wikepedia sources are used instead. The works cited page is missing or is not in correct MLA format.
Grammar/Mechanics
5 pts

Correct use of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.
Excellent

This paper demonstrates a proficiency in basic English skills and time taken out to proofread carefully before submission. There should be no more than 6 grammar/mechanical errors
Good Job

This paper demonstrates a proficiency in basic English skills and some time taken out to proofread carefull before submission. There should be no more than 8 grammar/mechanical errors
OK

This paper demonstrates a need for review of basic English skills and a lack of proofreading.There should be no more than 10 grammar/mechanical errors
Need for Review

This paper demonstrates a need for review of basic English skills and no proofreading. There should be no more than 12 grammar/mechanical errors
Not Passing

This paper demonstrates a need for review of basic English skills and no proofreading. There should be no more than 12
grammar/mechanical errors
Development
5 pts

Clearly stated thesis. Addresses chosen topic
Excellent

This paper has a clearly stated thesis in the introductory paragraph and body paragraphs which illustrate the supporting ideas of the chosen topic. There is also a demonstration of the ability to integrate quotes and other borrowed material, showing the connection between the ideas of the student and expert source.
Good Job

This paper has an adequate thesis statement and body paragraphs which do a fairly good job of illustrating the supporting ideas of the chosen topic. There is also a demonstration of the ability to integrate quotes and other borrowed material well enough to show the connection between the ideas of the student and expert source.
OK

This paper does not have an adequate thesis statement and body paragraphs do not illustrate the supporting ideas of the chosen topic well enough. Quotes and other borrowed mateial seem to be placed in the paper showing no connection between the ideas of the student and expert source.
Need for Review

This paper does not have an adequate thesis statement and maybe missing body paragraphs to illustrate the supporting ideas of the chosen topic.
Quotes and other borrowed material seem to be placed in the paper showing no connection between the ideas of the student and expert source.
Not Passing

This paper does not have a thesis statement and is missing body paragraphs that illustrate the supporting ideas of the chosen topic.
Clearly paraphrased, summarized and quoted material is not cited nor integrated correctly into the paper.




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