iRubric: Research Paper (short) - Final rubric

Did not complete assignment.

Thesis is unclear or nonexistent. Or, support for thesis is insufficient.

Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

Some facts inaccurate.

Content is not
comprehensive and /or
persuasive.
Major points are addressed,
but not well supported.
Research is inadequate or
does not address major topics.
Content is inconsistent with
regard to purpose and clarity
of thought.

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.

Major topics are covered and are well supported.

Research is adequate and accurate.

Content and purpose of the writing are clear.

Interesting to read.

Support for thesis is complex, complete, and in-depth.

Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.

Very interesting to read.

Did not complete assignment.

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.

Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.

Paper does not develop in a logically consistent manner.

Structure of the paragraph is
not easy to follow.
Paragraph transitions need
improvement.
Some logical organization
present.

Structure of the paragraph is mostly easy to follow.

Organization mostly transparent, logical, and helpful.

A pleasure to read.

Structure of paragraphs clear and easy to follow.

Flow of ideas fluid and logical.

Organization transparent, logical, and helpful.

A pleasure to read.