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Final Research Paper Rubric-Composition II 
Final Research Paper Rubric-Composition II
Research the approved topic. Submit one 6-8 pages typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a works cited page with at least 5 resources used for researching the paper. ( Two from Lit book 3 from approved Databases) Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: HX825AA
By ecluff
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Content
40 pts

Excellent

5 pts
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
Good

4 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Most information is analyzed, some just summarized.
Fair

3 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
Poor

2 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Information is merely stated or summarized
Total Score

1
--No Organization, transitions thesis. Conclusion. Lacking clarity
Formatting
10 pts

Excellent

5 pts
--Paper is at least 6-8 full pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
--double spaced
--12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
Good

4 pts
--Paper is at least 5 1/2 pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
--double spaced
--12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
Fair

3 pts
--Paper is at least 5 pages in length
--Title page is close to the proper format
-- font and margins partially correct
Poor

2 pts
--Paper is 4 pages in length
--Title page is missing
--font and margins not correct
Total Score

1 pt
Paper is less than 4 pages in length
--Title page is missing
--font and margins not correct
Grammar and Mechanics
20 pts

Excellent

5 pts
--No run-on sentences
--No fragments
--No spelling errors
--No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
Good

4pts
--Only one or two run-on sentences
--2 spelling errors
--2 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- 2 punctuation or capitalization errors
Fair

3 pts
--3 run-on sentences OR fragments<BR>
--3 spelling errors
--3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
--3 punctuation or capitalization errors
Poor

2 pts
--4 or more run-on sentences OR fragments
--More than 4 spelling errors
--More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors
Total Score

1pts
--5 or more run-on sentences OR fragments
--More than 5 spelling errors
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors
Quality of research
20 pts

Excellent

5 pts
--Cited 5 sources
--Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Good

4 pts
--Cited 4 sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
--Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Fair

3 pts
--Failed to cite 3 sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Poor

2 pts
--Failed to cite 2 sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Total Score

1 pt
--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Works Cited/Citations
10 pts

Excellent

5 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Good

4 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

3 pts
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited
-- 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited
-- 4 errors in format or punctuation.
Total Score

50 Points deducted for plagiarism

--No sources properly cited in paper and/or Works Cited



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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