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Research-Based Essay 
Research-Based Essay
Multi-Paragraph Essay Rubric: Research Essay
Rubric Code: LC8974
By jwagter
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Novice

1 pts

Intermediate

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Above Proficient

4 pts

Introduction

Novice

No introduction or introduction does not introduce topic.
Intermediate

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.
Proficient

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Above Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Organization

Novice

Fails to organize ideas.
Intermediate

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.
Proficient

Uses an identifiable
organizational plan.
Above Proficient

Establishes a clear and logical organization.
Research

Novice

Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic. Evidence or facts/details are copied and pasted from internet sources.
Intermediate

Did some research and attempted to use it in the writing to explain the topic.
Proficient

Good research is evident and used to explain the topic.
Above Proficient

Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well. Report is written in the writer's own words.
Conclusion

Novice

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Intermediate

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize the essay.
Proficient

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points.
Above Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points
Mechanics
Neatness

Novice

Work was very difficult to read, paper was torn or crumpled, work was smudged. Font was inappropriate and made paper difficult to read.
Intermediate

Paper was ripped, smudged or wrinkled. Some words or sentences were difficult to read. Inappropriate font for essay.
Proficient

Paper was neatly written or typed. Little evidence of corrections having been made. Appropriate font was used.
Above Proficient

Paper was neatly written or typed with no evidence of corrections having been made. Appropriate font was used.
Spelling and Grammer

Novice

Errors are glaring, making the essay difficult to read.
Frequent mistakes in punctuation, capitalization and/or spelling.
Intermediate

Flow of writing is hard to follow.
Some mistakes in punctuation, capitalization and/or spelling. Some errors detract from the flow of paper.
Proficient

Some errors found but they do not detract from the flow of the paper.
The writing is generally clear. Few sentence structure or vocabulary usage problems.
Above Proficient

Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Strong vocabulary and sentence structure.
Writing is clear and easy to understand.
Heading

Novice

No heading on paper.
Intermediate

Incomplete heading used.
Proficient

Heading included student's full name, homeroom and date but did not follow classroom example.
Above Proficient

Heading included student's full name, homeroom and date and followed classroom example.
Voice

Novice

Voice is inappropriate for the topic, purpose and audience.
Intermediate

Voice is inconsistent throughout essay and is occasionally appropriate for topic, purpose and audience.
Proficient

Voice is mostly consistent throughout essay and is mostly appropriate for topic, purpose and audience.
Above Proficient

Uses a voice appropriate for the topic, purpose, and audience.





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