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Trial Research Comparison Paper 
Rubric Code: Y27AA6
By summergrl0410
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

7 pts

Target

10 pts

Introduction

Poor

Introduction is weak, does not create interest, and does not introduce audience to subject matter
Fair

Introduction is fair but some improvements can be made to get audiences attention and introduce topic.
Target

Introduction creates an interest in the topic introduced for the read, and briefly introduces both cases that will be researched.
Thesis

Poor

Thesis does not make a statement about injustice/does not compare injustice in the trials/ or does not relate to the trials
Fair

Thesis statement mentions injustice and a comparison between the two trials but is vague or does not further the purpose of the paper
Target

Thesis statement shows a parallel between the two cases and makes an overall point about injustice that exists in both cases.
Researched Trial Paragraph(s)

Poor

Not all information from outline is included in body paragraph
Fair

Researched trial is explained and questions from outline are addressed, but paragraph could be improved concerning the clarity of information and how it's presented
Target

Researched trial provides ample information and all questions from the outline are addressed thoroughly in body paragraph
Tom Robinson Paragraph(s)

Poor

Not all information from outline is included in body paragraph
Fair

Researched trial is explained and questions from outline are addressed, but paragraph could be improved concerning the clarity of information and how it's presented
Target

Researched trial provides ample information and all questions from the outline are addressed thoroughly in body paragraph
Comparison Paragraph

Poor

Three comparisons between the trials are not noted and author does not show parallels between the cases
Fair

Some comparisons and parallelism are shown between the two cases, but the author could work to improve upon showing the connections between the two cases.
Target

Author provides at least three key comparisons between the trials that thoroughly show parallelisms between the two cases
Conclusion paragraph

Poor

Conclusion paragraph does not leave the audience with a final statement or bring the paper full circle.
Fair

Conclusion paragraph attempts to bring the paper full circle and leave the audience with a final thought; however, improvements could be made to reach a solid conclusion about injustice
Target

Author connects conclusion back to a point made in the introduction, brings the paper full circle, and provides a final statement about injustice to leave with his/her audience
Research

Poor

Paper reflects more or insignificant research/knowledge about the court cases researched.
Fair

Paper reflects research that could be improved upon by finding an additional source(s) that would provide additional information to further understanding of court cases for the audience.
Target

Paper reflects thorough information and solid research to show significant knowledge about each case.
Grammar/Mechanics
  Poor

0 pts

Fair

3 pts

Target

5 pts

Grammatical Errors

Poor

Students has 5 more more grammatical errors
Fair

Students has 2-4 grammatical errors
Target

Students has only 1 minor grammatical error or no errors
In-Text Citations

Poor

Student includes no in-text citations
Fair

Student only cites part of the Mockingbird information presented.
Target

Student cites all of the information concerning the Mockingbird trial that the student references in the paper.
Format

Poor

Paper is not formatted correctly: not double-spaced, 12 pt. font etc.
Fair

Paper is formatted in MLA; there are a few improvements that could be made to perfect format
Target

Paper is in correct MLA format




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