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Non-fiction Research Essay
Research Essay
Multi-Paragraph Rubric: Research Essay
Rubric Code:
Y246B26
By
cuevam
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Subject:
Humanities
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Content
Emergent
1 pts
Developing
2 pts
At Level
3 pts
Above Level
4 pts
Introduction
Emergent
Introduction does not introduce topic.
Developing
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. There are less than 3 sentences. Points (Hook, background, thesis) are not obvious.
At Level
Introduction has all 3 parts and introduces topic, but may be too vague, wordy, or specific.
Above Level
Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Thesis
Emergent
No thesis provided.
Developing
There is some evidence of thesis, but it is confusing, or the order of the thesis does not match the body paragraphs.
At Level
Thesis is somewhat clear, but could be worded better to create a guide for the paper.
It is related to the rest of essay.
Above Level
Thesis is thorough and stated clearly, and provides parallel support for the body of the essay.
Body Paragraphs
Emergent
No full paragraphs are present.
Developing
Body paragraphs do not match the thesis, do not match the topic clearly, do not have a topic sentence, evidence, and/or supports.
At Level
At least 2 body paragraphs are full (topic sentences, evidence, supports, concluding statements) and the meanings are comprehensible.
Above Level
At least 2 body paragraphs are full (topic sentences, evidence, supports, concluding statements). Paragraphs are ordered well and the subject matter sounds clear and professional.
Conclusion
Emergent
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Developing
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
At Level
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy or does not restate the thesis.
Above Level
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Research
Emergent
Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Developing
Did some research and attempted to create use it in the writing.
At Level
Good research is evident and used to explain the topic.
Above Level
Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well.
Mechanics
Emergent
Errors are glaring, making the essay difficult to read. Verb tense changes.
Writing is jumbled and confusing. 11+ errors.
Developing
Flow of writing is hard to follow.
Some minor verb tense errors. Some errors detract from the flow of paper. 7-10 errors.
At Level
Some errors found but they do not detract from the flow of the paper.
The writing is generally clear, but some sentence structure or vocabulary usage problems. 4-6 errors.
Above Level
Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Strong vocabulary and sentence structure.
Writing is clear and easy to understand. 3 or less errors are present.
APA citations for evidence
Emergent
In-text citations are not present.
Developing
In-text citations are present, but need rewording for clarification. Citation(s) may be misused or inserted with incorrect grammar. Punctuation may be formatted incorrectly.
At Level
In-text citations are present and the meaning is clear, but punctuation may be formatted incorrectly.
Above Level
In-text citations are present, clear, contribute to the overall meaning, enhance comprehension for the reader, and are correctly formatted.
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Types:
Writing
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