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7th Grade Research Essay Rubric (ELA) 
7th Grade Research Essay Rubric (ELA)
Research Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: U24728W
By capoche
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 7th Grade Research Paper Rubric
  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Partially Proficient

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

0 pts

Thesis Statement
1 pts

Advanced

Thesis is strong and found at the end of the first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic and 3 sub topics for the rest of the essay.
Proficient

Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. Thesis does not fully set up the following sub topics.
Partially Proficient

Thesis is missing or not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.
Unsatisfactory

No thesis or main idea is stated.
Paragraphs/Organization (Triple marks)
3 pts

Advanced

Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph. Paragraphs follow a logical order, using transitions. Ideas are logically separated into 7sentence paragraphs.
Paragraphs are correctly indented.
Proficient

Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Some transitions are used. Some paragraphs lack detail.
Paragraphs are occasionally indented correctly.
Partially Proficient

Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs.
Paragraphs are not correctly indented.
Unsatisfactory

Paragraph form is not used.
Paragraphs are not indented.
In-text citations
1 pts

Advanced

There are at least two parenthetical citations in each paragraph and they are properly cited.
Proficient

Some references are not properly cited or there are less than two per paragraph.
Partially Proficient

References are improperly cited or not cited at all.
Unsatisfactory

There is limited or no source evidence referenced.
Grammar/Mechanics
1 pts

Advanced

Final draft is clearly edited. There are few or no mistakes in spelling, punctuation and capitalization. Combination of simple and complex sentence structures
Proficient

Final draft would have benefited from another editing session. Some grammar and spelling mistakes are made. Sentences lack detail.
Partially Proficient

Final draft is clearly unedited.
Unsatisfactory

Errors interfere with the understanding of the paper.
Introduction
1 pts

Advanced

The introduction includes all elements from the rubric. Begins with attention grabber,
Gives background on the topic
Includes a Thesis.
Includes three Subtopics.
Proficient

The introduction includes three elements from the rubric.
Partially Proficient

The introduction includes two elements from the rubric.
Unsatisfactory

The introduction includes zero to one element from the rubric.
Works Cited
2 pts

Advanced

Includes a minimum of two sources, properly cited, in alphabetical order and a hanging indent
Proficient

Sources are listed but missing some of the criteria of the Works Cited page
Partially Proficient

There is only one source listed
Unsatisfactory

The research paper uses none of the required sources.
Format
1 pts

Advanced

The research paper follows all of the formatting directions.
MLA heading, title, size 11 or 12 font, Times New Roman or Arial,
double spaced throughout including the heading and Work Cited page.
Proficient

The research paper follows most of the formatting directions.
Partially Proficient

The research paper follows some of the formatting directions.
Unsatisfactory

The research paper follows zero to one of the formatting directions.
Conclusion
1 pts

Advanced

The research paper includes all of the elements of the conclusion. Concluding words,
Restate the thesis
Restates the subtopics
Writer's comments
Strong ending statement
Proficient

The research paper includes most of the elements of the conclusion.
Partially Proficient

The research paper includes some of the elements of the conclusion.
Unsatisfactory

The research paper includes zero to one of the elements of the reseach paper.
Title Page
1 pts

Advanced

Clearly laid out with Title centered in upper 1/3 of the page
Name, class, date in center on lower 1/3 of the page.
Typed neatly
Proficient

Did not do the correct format or not very neat, or not typed.
Partially Proficient

Weak...
Unsatisfactory

None
Index
1 pts

Advanced

Index with a map, diagram, figure or photo
Minimum or one, clearly indicating what we are viewing, where it is and why this photo(s) is/are relevant to the essay.
Proficient

Picture is relevant, but not labeled very clearly...we are wondering what exactly this is.
Partially Proficient

Picture is not very relevant to this essay or not labeled.
Unsatisfactory

No index.
Points for slides of topic
1 pts

Advanced

Extra relevant details, pictures, information. Slides/pictures sent to Ms Poche for when you present your essay. A good slide will only have a maximum of a sentence, or just a few words indicating what it is that we are viewing.
Proficient

Extra relevant details, pictures, information. Slides/pictures sent to Ms Poche for when you present your essay. Too wordy, or chunks of slide hidden with highlighting.
Partially Proficient

A few poor slides.
Unsatisfactory

No slides
Missions, aid, positive actions
1 pts

Advanced

Discuss with a final slide showing us missions work, aid (like World Vision, Unicef, War Child, The Red Cross, etc) and positive actions improving the lives, education, or political systems of this issue or area.
Proficient

Discussed without a final slide: missions work, aid (like World Vision, Unicef, War Child, The Red Cross, etc) and positive actions improving the lives, education, or political systems of this issue or area.
Partially Proficient

Mentioned quickly
Unsatisfactory

No mention



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