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Research Essay 
MLA paper
Student will write a 5 paragraph paper using MLA format
Rubric Code: A2W9AX9
By sconway21
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Meets or exceeds expectations

5 pts

Average

3 pts

Needs improvement

3 pts

Did not follow directions

1 pts

Length

Meets or exceeds expectations

Has 5 well written paragraphs typed, double spaced, size 12, default font font.
Average

Has 5 paragraphs typed, double spaced, size 12, default font. Need more sentences in paragraphs.
Needs improvement

Has less than 5 paragraphs typed, double spaced, size 12 default font.
Did not follow directions

Has less than 5 paragraphs with less then 5 sentences per paragraph.
Heading

Meets or exceeds expectations

Includes title and student's name, teacher's name, subject, and date.
Average

May have some but not all required items on, or items are out of order.
Needs improvement

Includes title and required information.
Did not follow directions

Does not have a heading.
Introduction

Meets or exceeds expectations

A clear introductory paragraph grabs the reader's attention and segues into the report with a clear thesis.
Average

A clear introductory paragraph with an ordinary sentence that segues into the essay. Thesis is in the paper but not in the introduction.
Needs improvement

Writer attempts a simple introduction and/or thesis.
Did not follow directions

Report has no clear introduction and/or thesis.
Conclusion

Meets or exceeds expectations

A clear concluding paragraph sums up the main ideas and restates the thesis.
Average

A clear concluding paragraph sums up the main points of the essay or restates the thesis, but not both.
Needs improvement

Writer attempts a conclusion, but is missing some main points and/or restated thesis.
Did not follow directions

Essay has no clear conclusion.
Body- Structure

Meets or exceeds expectations

Essay has main ideas listed in the thesis that are well-organized with strong supporting details.
Average

Essay has some main ideas with some details that support the main ideas, or has some information that does not follow a logical order.
Needs improvement

Essay has most of the main ideas with good details that support the main ideas.
Did not follow directions

Essay has less than 3 main ideas, or does not follow a logical order.
Mechanics - Grammar/Spelling

Meets or exceeds expectations

Essay has few to no grammatical errors.
Average

Essay has some errors in grammar that slightly interfere with the flow of the story.
Needs improvement

Essay has a few grammar errors that do not interfere with the flow of story.
Did not follow directions

Essay has grammatical errors that interfere with the flow of the story.
Works Cited

Meets or exceeds expectations

Writer includes Works Cited page. Done in alphabetical order, double spaced.
Average

Essay includes "Works Cited" page. Done in alphabetical order, but not double spaced, or reversed.
Needs improvement

Essay has "Works Cited" page. Not done using proper format. Just includes list of websites.
Did not follow directions

No "Works Cited" page included.



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