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7th Grade Research Paper: Shakespeare/Elizabethan England 
8th Grade Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Rubric Code: X56AC7
By ntk110
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 7th Grade Research Paper Rubric
  Advanced

25 pts

Proficient

20 pts

Needs Improvement

15 pts

Unsatisfactory

10 pts

Thesis Statement/Introduction

Advanced

The introduction includes a hook and transitions to the thesis statement. The thesis statement clearly states the topic of the essay and smoothly outlines the main points to be discussed.
Proficient

The introduction includes a hook, transitions to the thesis statement and is mostly effective. The thesis statement names the topic of the essay.
Needs Improvement

A hook is present thought not followed by relevant information. The essay includes an attempt at an introduction, though it is not smooth and may not include a complete thesis statement.
Unsatisfactory

A hook is missing/weak and important information is absent. The introductory paragraph is not developed and does not include a correctly formatted thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs

Advanced

Each of the body paragraphs includes a creative and well-written topic sentence, well-constructed and varied sentences with supporting details and smooth transitions. The essay is richly supported with relevant facts, examples and details.
Proficient

Each of the paragraphs includes a well-written topic sentence, sentences with supporting details and transitions. Does a good job incorporating relevant information.
Needs Improvement

Paragraphs include a topic sentence and supporting sentences, but is not a smooth read and lacks transitions. Some outside information incorporated.
Unsatisfactory

Some/many of the paragraphs lack topic sentences. Poor sentence structure and lack of transitions hinder understanding. Does not incorporate outside information.
MLA Format

Advanced

Complete MLA formatting used correctly throughout the essay.
Proficient

Most references are properly cited both within the text and the works-cited page.
Needs Improvement

References are improperly cited or not cited at all. Works cited is incorrectly formatted or non existent.
Unsatisfactory

MLA formatting is not used.
Grammar/ Spelling/Formatting

Advanced

Final draft is clearly edited. ZERO spelling, grammar or formatting errors are present.
Proficient

Final draft would have benefited from another editing session. Some grammar and spelling mistakes are made.
Font size and margins are correct.
Needs Improvement

Final draft is clearly unedited. A great deal of spelling and grammar mistakes are made.
An attempt at correct font and margin size was made.
Unsatisfactory

Spelling and Grammar mistakes interfere with the understanding of the paper.
Rough draft is not included or unedited.
Font and margin sizes are consistently incorrect.



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