iRubric: Research Paper Rubric

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Claim and counterclaim were clearly addressed.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Shows changes in thinking process throughout entire project.

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Appropriately supports claim, while mentioning the counterclaim.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Little support to claim and does not mention the counterclaim.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--Some errors in spelling, agreement, and punctuation, but they do not interfere with understanding.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Errors in spelling, agreement, and punctuation that hinders understanding.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Many errors in spelling, agreement, and punctuation that makes paper largely inaccessible.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements