iRubric: Research Paper Rough Draft Rubric

Introduction, body, and conclusion lack clarity and need rewriting. Paper lacks transitions and/or transitions are ineffective. Word count is 400 or more less than final draft. Paragraphs lack topic sentences and/or clarity.

Introduction, body, and conclusion need improvement to be clear and effective and/or transitions need improvement. Word count is no less than 400 less than final draft. Most paragraphs have topic sentences.

Introduction with thesis statement, body of paper, and conclusion are all clear and effective.
Transistions are effective and well placed. Word count is not shorter than 200 words less than final draft. All paragraphs contain topic sentences.

Citations average about one per page and Works Cited page is missing or incomplete. There is not enough research to effectively support thesis or research lacks credibility.

There is one piece of evidence (citations) per paragraph and/or Works cited page needs corrections. Research is somewhat effective in supporting thesis.

There are two pieces of evidence (citations) per paragraph. Works Cited page is accurate and in MLA format. Research is effective in supporting thesis.