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Research Paper Grading Rubric 
Research Paper Grading Rubric
Rubric Code: N4WC95
By madisona
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Thesis Statement

Excellent

Displays a "working" thesis supported by 3 main points. Effectively explains content of paper
Good

Displays a "working" thesis supported by 2 main points. Adequately explains content of paper
Fair

Displays a thesis that may be supported by one main point or 0 main points. Somewhat explains content of paper
Poor

No thesis is present
Outline

Excellent

Outline is in proper format with 1-2 errors in spacing including all roman numerals, letters and numbers
Good

Outline is in proper format with 3-4 errors in spacing including roman numerals, letters, and numbers
Fair

Outline has 5-6 errors in format including spacing, roman numerals, letters, and numbers
Poor

Outline has 7 or more errors in format or outline is missing
Formatting

Excellent

Body of paper is 3 pages long. Has all paragraphs indented. All citations are correct. 12 pt. font, Times New Roman or Arial,
Double spaced
Good

Body of paper is 3 pages long. Has most paragraphs indented. Most citations are correct.
12 pt. font, Times New Roman or Arial,
Double spaced
Fair

Body of paper is 2 pages long. Has half of paragraphs indented. Half of citations are correct.
Not 12 pt. font, Not Times New Roman or Arial,
Not Double spaced
Poor

Body of paper is 1 or less pages long. Has less than half of paragraphs indented or none at all. Less than half or none of the citations are correct.
Not 12 pt. font, Not Times New Roman or Arial,
Not Double spaced
Composing

Central idea, Organization, Elaboration, Transitions, Point of View
Excellent

Meaningful, Purposeful, Sumptuous detail, Every part adds to the whole, Logical but with flair, Creative, Clear connections, Sense of resolution, Shows doesn't tell
Good

Intriguing possibilities, Functional, Coming into focus, Competent, Formula writing, Recognizable introduction and conclusion, ideas and details adequately follow outline
Fair

Some ideas flow together, General statements, Transitions murky, Introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion not clear, Topic not well defined or supported
Poor

Ideas do not flow together, ideas and details do not follow outline, Topic not clear, A bare beginning with fuzzy body and no conclusion, Doesn't show or tell
Usage and Mechanics

Sentence Structure, Spelling, Verb tenses, Subject-verb agree., Pronoun-adj agree., Punctuation, Capitalization
Excellent

Sentence "sense", Powerful, Graceful, Natural dialogue, Agreement of subject-verb and pronoun-adjectives, In control, Evidence of editing/proofing, "Clean copy", Punctuation smoothly guides reader
Good

Simple sentences well-constructed, Variable control, Rough connections, Steady but not graceful, Functional problems don't obscure meaning
Fair

Errors consistent, Hastily edited, Lacks energy, Repetitive patterns, Traces of control, Sparse agreement of subject-verb and pronoun-adjective
Poor

Numerous errors, Little or no control, Awkward phrasing, Rambling and disjointed
Written Expression

Voice, Tone/Attitude, Vocabulary, Active verbs, Sentence variety, Imagery
Excellent

Writer involved in the text, Powerful verbs, Purposeful, Graceful, Dynamic, Energetic, Writing to be read, The message is clear
Good

Controlled phrasing, not fully engaged, not fully developed, some hidden feelings and ideas, Thesaurus alert
Fair

Lacks imagination, dispassionate language, Routine, Lacks dynamic verbs, Monotonous, Formula writing
Poor

Awkward phrasing, Passive writer, Uninspired, Rambling, Tough to read aloud
Works Cited Page

Excellent

All citations and spacings are correct. Uses at least 3 sources.
Good

Most of citations and spacings are correct. Uses at least 2 sources.
Fair

50 % of citations and spacings are correct. Uses at least 1 source.
Poor

Less than 50% of citations and spacing are correct. Does not use any sources.




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