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Research Report Rubric Code: EACX8 By hoover78 Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Report
	Far Below Basic 1 pts	Below Basic 2 pts	Basic 3 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Evaluation (N/A)
Audience and Purpose	Far Below Basic Presents information without a clear focus;few or no citations	Below Basic Focuses mainly on the chosen topic;gives some citations	Basic Focuses on a clearly stated thesis; gives citations	Proficient Focuses on a clearly-stated thesis, starting from a well-framed question;gives complete citations -The writer's main point, or thesis, is clear. -The writer's interest in the topic comes through.	Evaluation
Organization	Far Below Basic Presents information in a scattered,disorganized manner	Below Basic Presents information logically, but organization is poor in places	Basic Presents information in logical order	Proficient Presents information in logical order, emphasizing details of central importance -The report includes information presented in charts, graphs, or maps. -The report has an introduction, body paragraphs, a conclusion, and a bibliography.	Evaluation
Elaboration	Far Below Basic Presents information with little or no interpretation or synthesis	Below Basic Explains and interprets some information	Basic Draws conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources	Proficient Draws clear conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources -Primary and secondary sources have been used. -The report includes direct quotations along with summaries and paraphrases of information in the writer's own words. -The report includes the writer's original ideas.	Evaluation
Use of Language	Far Below Basic Contains incomplete thoughts and mechanical errors that make the writing confusing	Below Basic Uses awkward or overly simple sentence structures; contains many mechanical errors	Basic Shows good sentence variety; contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, or usage	Proficient Shows overall clarity and fluency; contains few mechanical errors -Technical terms are used correctly and explained. -Parallel structure is used. -Commas are used only where they belong. -The writer found information by conducting online searches.	Evaluation