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Thesis/Research Paper 
Informative Project Research MLA Paper
Rubric Code: DX9CC7B
By mnettling
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

7 pts

Fair

5 pts

Poor

3 pts

Introduction/ Thesis

Excellent

exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic.
thesis is exceptionally clear, well-developed, and a definitive statement.
Good

-proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic.
thesis is clear and arguable statement of position.
Fair

basic introduction that states topic but lacks interest.
thesis is somewhat clear and arguable.
Poor

weak or no introduction of topic.
paper’s purpose is unclear/thesis is weak or missing.
Content application: Support of The

Excellent

exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis.
excellent analysis.
Good

consistent connections made between evidence and thesis
good analysis.
Fair

some connections made between evidence and thesis.
some analysis.
Poor

limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis.
lack of analysis
Content knowledge: Quality of Resea

Excellent

paper is exceptionally researched, contains Research/Data that back up all arguments.relate to the thesis argument in a logical manner. Explanations are made to connect material to thesis.
Good

information relates to the arguments.
Paper, is well-researched in detail and from 3 good sources. Quotes/research may lack explanation to connect material
Fair

information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Shows a limited variety of sources.
Poor

information has little or nothing to do with the thesis.
information has weak or no connection to the thesis.
Conclusion

Excellent

excellent summary of thesis argument with concluding ideas that impact reader.
introduces no new information.
Good

good summary of topic with clear concluding ideas.
introduces no new information.
Fair

basic summary of topic with some final concluding ideas.
introduces no new information.
Poor

lack of summary of topic.
Works Cited/Bibliography

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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