iRubric: Research Paper rubric

-Clear and appropriate organization, with 5 effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
-All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
-Topic is clearly defined and elaborated on.
-Each claim is fully supported with evidence (quote or paraphrase----Used two persuasive appeals

-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness
-Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
-Topic is defined but not elaborated on.
-Most claims are supported with evidence (quote or paraphrase)
-Used at least one persuasive appeal

-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
-Topic is mentioned
-1-2 claims are supported with evidence (quote or paraphrase)
-Attempted to use a persuasive appeal but was unsuccessful

-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Information is merely stated or summarized
-Topic is not clear
-1 or less claims are supported with evidence (quote or paraphrase)
-Did not use a persuasive appeal

Sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used; few or no errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
-Word choice is consistently careful and precise.
-Paper demonstrates evidence of revision

Most sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used; may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. ---Word choice is usually careful and precise, and indicates a maturing style.
-Paper demonstrates mostly revision

Many sentences are well constructed, but may be some errors; there is little variety in types are used; There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
- Word choice is general, vague, or imprecise.
-Paper demonstrates some evidence of revision evidence

Few sentences are well constructed; many have no structure and/or incomplete. There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
- Word choice is often incorrect and/or indicates a lack maturity.
-Paper fails to show evidence of revision

-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
-No errors in format or punctuation.
-Parenthetical Citations are presents and correctly formatted
-MLA format is correct

-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
-Few errors in format or punctuation.
-Most sources have Parenthetical Citations that are correctly formatted
-Few errors in MLA format

-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
-Several errors in format or punctuation.
-Parenthetical Citations are missing
-Several errors in MLA format

-Most sources not properly cited in paper and/or WC.
-Not in MLA format