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Research Paper Generic rubric for research papers Rubric Code: Y6A658 By Thobbs Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	Mastery 5 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Attempted 3 pts	Introduced 2 pts
Grammar and Spelling	Mastery All words accurately spelled. Appropriate words are used throughout paper. Correct use of grammar throughout paper.	Proficient Almost all words spelled accurately and used appropriately. Grammar used correctly throughout most of the paper.	Attempted Some words spelled incorrectly or misused. Some grammar mistakes throughout paper.	Introduced Numerous spelling mistakes or misused words. Many grammar mistakes throughout paper.
Sentence Structure	Mastery All sentences structured well. Paper has no run-on sentences or fragments. Every sentence makes sense.	Proficient Most sentences structured well. Paper has very few run-on sentences and/or fragments. Most sentences make sense.	Attempted Some sentences structured well. Paper has some run-on sentences and/or fragments. Some sentences do not make sense.	Introduced Many sentences are poorly structured. Paper has numerous run-on sentences and/or fragments. Many sentences do not make sense.
Organization and Flow	Mastery The entire paper is well organized and has a good flow. Each paragraph has its own consistent theme. Every paragraph starts with a solid intro and ends with a transition.	Proficient Almost the entire paper is well organized and has a good flow. Most paragraphs have consistent themes. Most paragraphs start with a solid intro and end with a transition.	Attempted Some of the paper is well organized and has a good flow. Some paragraphs have consistent themes. Some paragraphs start with an intro and end with a transition.	Introduced The paper is poorly organized and has minimal flow. Paragraphs lack consistent themes. Paragraphs rarely start with an intro and end with a transition.
Content	Mastery All of the content is meaningful and relevant. Content is always both informative and accurate.	Proficient Most of the content is meaningful and relevant. Content is almost always informative and accurate.	Attempted Some of the content is meaningful and relevant. Content is sometimes informative and accurate.	Introduced Most of the content is not meaningful and/or relevant. Content is rarely informative and accurate.
References	Mastery More than three resources were used for the paper.	Proficient Three resources were used for the paper.	Attempted Two resources were used for the paper.	Introduced One resource was used for the paper.