iRubric: Eighth Grade Project Research Paper rubric

Student was missing more than one part of the writing process.

Student was missing one part of the writing process AND/OR student did not make corrections during the editing process.

Student turned in every part of the research and writing process including a narrowed down topic, a bibliography, note cards, outline, self and peer edited rough draft, a teacher edit draft, and a typed final draft.

Student turned in every part of the research and writing process and demonstrated significant changes due to editing where needed. Editing demonstrated thoughtful constructive criticism and revision.

Student's content was poorly organized or incomplete. Citations were missing.

Student had an introduction, logically organized body paragraph with cited evidence from research sources, and a conclusion, but did not use strong writing techniques to engage the reader.

Student had a strong introductory paragraph, a logically organized body paragraph with cited evidence from research sources, and a strong closing paragraph that expressed what the student had learn throughout this project.

Student had a strong introductory paragraph, a logically organized body paragraph with cited evidence from research sources, and a strong closing paragraph that expressed what the student had learn throughout this project. Student also included hand drawn illustrations and/or charts, graphs, or diagrams at appropriate places within the paper.