Research Paper Rubric

Exceeds Standard Thesis Statement

Clearly and concisely states the papers purpose in a single sentence, which states your opinion and reasons to support your claim (10) The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. (5) Each paragraph has topic sentence, has thoughtful supporting details and uses evidence from sources to support main idea (10) The conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis. (5) All sources, both text and works cited, are done in the correct MLA format with no errors, including MLA format for paper (double spaced, 12 times font, proper heading, last name and page in header) Has 4 sources (15) No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

Name:_________________ Date:____________ Score:____ /100____ Meets Standard

Clearly states the papers purpose in a single sentence.

Nearly Meets Standard

States the papers purpose in a single sentence, without reasons.

Does Not Meet Standard

Incomplete and/or unfocused

No Evidence
Absent, no evidence.

Score

Introduction

(8) The introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.

(7) The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper. (3) Body paragraphs do not have topic sentences, and lacks enough supporting evidence from sources for main idea. (7) The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis (3) Most sources, both in text and works cited, are not done in correct MLA format, but have proper MLA format for paper (double spaced, 12 times font, proper heading, last name and page number) Has 3 sources (9) Many errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

(6) There is no clear introduction or main topic and the structure of the paper is missing.

(0) Absent, no introduction.

Body

(4) Each paragraph has a topic sentence, and sufficient supporting details from sources to support main idea (8) The conclusion restates the thesis. (4) Most sources, both in text and works cited, are done in correct MLA format with few errors, including MLA format for paper (double spaced, 12 times font, proper heading, last name and page in header) Has 4 sources (12) Almost no errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

(2) Body paragraphs fail to have topic sentence and fails to develop main idea with sources. (6) Incomplete and/or unfocused.

(0) Body paragraphs do not use sources, and there is no clear main idea for each paragraph. (0) Absent, no conclusion.

Conclusion

Sources and Works Cited

(2) Most sources, both in text and works cited, are not done in correct MLA format, and do not have proper MLA format for paper (double spaced, 12 times font, proper heading, last name and page number) Has 3 sources (6) Numerous and distracting errors in punctuation, capitalization and

(0) No sources are used in paper, or do not cite evidence in paper. Missing Works Cited, and does not have any of the MLA format requirements. 0 Sources

Mechanics

(0) No sentences in paper that is correctly written without errors in punctuation,

Research Paper Rubric

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spelling. capitalization and spelling. (2)

Scaffolding Assignments

(5) Has completed all scaffolding assignments on time.

(4) Has completed most of the scaffolding assignments on time, but turned in one assignment late. (20) Usually focused during in-class work, but occasionally distracted/talkative during in-class work time. (20)

(3) Has completed a few scaffolding assignments on time, but has turned in two assignments late. (15) Always talked during class time, and rarely took advantage of inclass work time.

Participation

(25) Always focused during in-class work. Stays on topic and took advantage of time in class. (25)

Has barley completed any assignments on time, and is still missing assignments upon turning in final draft (10) Always talked during class time, and did not take advantage of any in-class sessions.

(0) Has not completed any scaffolding assignments.

(0) Was not productive during any in-class sessions, and distracted peers always. (0)

(15)

(10)

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