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Research Essay 
Rubric Code: ZA6XC
By drizake
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Research Essay
  Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Partially Proficient

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Title Page

Unsatisfactory

None present
Partially Proficient

Basic Information Present on a Blank Cover (Title, Student Name) No format used as instructed.
Proficient

Basic Title Page Title Student Name Date Teacher Name
Advanced

Title Page contains all parts and correct format Title (picture included) Student Name Date Teacher Name
Intoduction

Unsatisfactory

No hook. Paragraph does not introduce topic.
Partially Proficient

No hook. The reader is introduced to the topic of essay.
Proficient

A hook is evident. The reader is introduced to the topic of essay.
Advanced

A great hook. The reader is introduced to the topic of essay. Paragraph introduces 3 main topics of essay to reader.
Organization

Unsatisfactory

Information is not organized into pargraphs. Each paragraph is not organized with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.
Partially Proficient

Information is organized into paragraphs but 3 or less paragraphs are written. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, with 2 or less details and a concluding sentence.
Proficient

Inforamtion is organized with 4 well-constructed paragraphs. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, at least 3 details and a concluding sentence.
Advanced

Information is very organized with 5 well-constructed parapraphs. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, at least 4 details and a concluding sentence.
Ideas/Content

Unsatisfactory

Information has little to do with the main topic
Partially Proficient

Infomation clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.
Proficient

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 2-3 supporting details and/or examples.
Advanced

Information clearly relates to the main topic It provides 4-6 supporting details and/or examples
Sentence Fluency

Unsatisfactory

I am unable to read sentences aloud because there is no fluency.
Partially Proficient

It is slightly difficult to read aloud. Sentences begin the same Sentences are all very similar in style and length Few transitions are used
Proficient

Essay is, overall, easy to read aloud. Some differences exist in the way sentences begin, but there are also similarities. Sentences do not vary in length Transitions are used.
Advanced

The essay is easy to read. Sentences begin in different ways Some sentences are long, some are short. Transitions are embedded into essay.
Conventions

Unsatisfactory

10 or more grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors
Partially Proficient

Between 7-9 grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.
Proficient

Between 4-6 grammatical, spelling or punctuatoin errors
Advanced

0-3 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Conclusion

Unsatisfactory

*No concluding lead. *Reader is confused *Paragraph does not relate to the essay.
Partially Proficient

*No concluding lead *Reader is left with questions unanswered. *Acknowledges the topic of the essay
Proficient

*Has a weak concluding lead *Somewhat satisfies the readers' questions. *Acknowledges the topic of three main paragraphs
Advanced

*Has a concluding lead. *Satisfies the readers questions. *Acknowledges the topic of three main paragraphs with a final point
Bibliography Page

Unsatisfactory

Bibliography contains: *Title *no citations *incorrect format *8 or more errors are present in formatting
Partially Proficient

Bibliography contains: *Title *1-2 citations *incorrect format *5-7 errors in formatting are present
Proficient

Bibliography contains: *Title *3-4 citations *correct format is used *2-4 errors in formatting are present
Advanced

Bibliography contains: *Title *4 or more citations *correct format is used *0-1 errors in formatting are present




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