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Informative Research Essay Rubric 
Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric
Informative Research Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: F2489C7
By Sbrochin
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Excellent

Very well developed introduction & thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They contain and/or introduce the topic completely.
Good

The introduction & thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they contain and/or introduce the topic, they are not very engaging.
Fair

The introduction & thesis statement introduce the topic, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they lack detail and creativity.
Poor

The introduction & thesis statement do not introduce the topic.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the topic being described. Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand the whole topic.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the topic being described. Details are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand the most of the topic
Fair

Not all paragraphs contain topic sentences that relate to the topic being described. There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to understand the topic
Poor

There are no topic sentences. Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the topic.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It does not introduce any new material and leaves the reader completely understanding the topic.
Good

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, but might introduce new material or leaves the reader mostly understanding the topic.
Fair

The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the process, but it does little to unify the essay.
Poor

There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the topic.
Organization/Structure

Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear description of the topic. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Poor

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present. Cannot discern a logical explanation of the topic.
Spelling

Excellent

No spelling &/or grammar mistakes.
Good

Minimal spelling &/or grammar mistakes.
Fair

Noticeable spelling & grammar mistakes.
Poor

Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
Sources

Excellent

Student used at least 3 current sources, of which at least 1 is a peer-review journal article or scholarly book.
Good

Student used at least 3 current sources.
Fair

Student used at least 2 current sources.
Poor

Student used only 1 current source.
Internal Citations

Excellent

Student cites all data obtained from other sources throughout the paper.
Good

Student cites most data obtained from other sources throughout the paper.
Fair

Student cites some data obtained from other sources throughout the paper.
Poor

Student does not cite data obtained from other sources throughout the paper.
Works Cited Page

Excellent

Cites all data obtained from other sources. MLA citation style is used in the works cited page.
Good

Cites most data obtained from other sources. MLA citation style is used in the works cited page.
Fair

Cites some data obtained from other sources. MLA citation style is used in the works cited page.
Poor

No works cited page included in the essay.
Length

Excellent

Essay is at least 600 words long.
Good

Essay is at least 500 words long.
Fair

Essay is at least 400 words long.
Poor

Essay is less than 400 words long.
Formatting

Excellent

Essay is formatted using MLA style with a header on each page, header on the 1st page, centered title, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1" margins
Good

Essay is formatted using MLA style but is missing one element
Fair

Essay is formatted using MLA style but is missing two elements
Poor

Essay is formatted using MLA style but is missing three or more elements



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