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I-Search Paper - Creative Writing 
I-Search Paper
Rubric Code: VXW3AW4
By gshwaga
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Thesis/Research Question

Poor

Incomplete - Does not properly identify topic. Does not clearly outline prior knowledge or explanation of why topic was chosen.
Fair

Weak - Unclear topic; unclear what led the writer to chose topic. Lacks a clear argument.
Good

Good - Fairly evident prior knowledge and what the writer wanted to learn through research.
Excellent

Excellent - Establishes prior knowledge and evidence of why the writer wanted to pursue topic.
The Research

Poor

Less than 3 sources or no -evidence of a search.
Fair

Minimum possible resources used, short/sketchy description of search process.
Good

Searchl is good. Many sources used and included in paper.
Excellent

Search is excellent. Failures and successes described, interesting description of search provided. Significant review of materials.
The Story

Poor

Little or no independent research strategy evident.
Fair

Attempts narrative format. Very general description of search provided, little or no specific details.
Good

Narrative format. General description of search provided.
Excellent

Strong narrative format. Specific details of search provided with examples of failures and successes.
The Formal Paper

Poor

No clear evidence that writer has came up with own conclusions. Paper does not meet length requirement (3 to 5 pages).
Fair

Conclusions stated, but not described. No specific details about topic provided. Not enough support or development provided.
Good

Good conclusions supported by textual resources. Argument is good. Minimum page requirement met.
Excellent

Conclusion stongly supported with textual resources and excellent development of argument. Minimum page requirement met or exceeded.
Reflection

Poor

Little or no evidence of awareness of further questions or research. Little or no self-evaluation of topic.
Fair

Shows little awareness of new questions and research. Very little self-evaluation provided.
Good

Notes further questions and research. Some self-evaluation provided.
Excellent

Intelligent and interesting discussion of further questions and research. Much self-evaluation provided.
References/Works Cited

Poor

Little or no attempt to follow MLA style. Missing three or more sources, and has significant errors in form.
Fair

Has made a fair attempt to cite sources and use correct form. Missing two or more sources.
Good

Generally follows MLA style format. May be missing one source.
Excellent

Includes 3 or more varied sources, as required. Follows MLA style guidelines in citation and Works Cited.
Grammar and Punctuation

Poor

Numerous errors (16 or more) affecting the text significantly
Fair

Several errors - (10-15) some affecting the text significantly
Good

Few errors (5-9) which do not affect the text significantly
Excellent

There are no or few errors (0-4) which do not affect the text.



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