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Research-Based Essay 
Research-Based Essay
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Rubric Code: UCA7AC
By smchristy
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Novice

1 pts

Intermediate

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Above Proficient

4 pts

Introduction

Novice

Introduction does not introduce topic.No attempt with a hook and did not include a main idea sentence.
Intermediate

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Attempts to give a main idea/or hook
Proficient

Introduction introduces topic but, not in an interesting way. Gave a hook and some what included a main idea.
Above Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic with a topic sentence and a hook.
Organization/paragraphs

Novice

Fails to organize ideas.one huge paragraph.
Intermediate

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.2 paragraphs
Proficient

Uses an identifiable
organizational plan. 3 paragraphs
Above Proficient

Establishes a clear and logical organization.4 paragraphs
Feelings

Novice

No evidence or facts/details are provided essay does not include any feelings or reaction to what was read.
Intermediate

There may be some evidence and facts/details but details are inadequate. Students did not give any evidence of a reaction to the article.
Proficient

There is adequate evidence, though some may be missing. Facts and details are included.Students gave evidence of a reaction to the article without support.
Above Proficient

Evidence and facts and details are clear, interesting and well written Student explained a clear reaction to the article read.
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;however it is wordy.
Above Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points
Detailed research

Novice

Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Intermediate

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

Good research is evident and used to explain the topic.Who and what included. when, where, why, how missing
Above Proficient

Presents thorough research and combines the research. Who, what when, where, why, and how
Papers mechanics

Novice

Errors are glaring, making the essay difficult to read. Verb tense changes.<BR>
Writing is jumbled and confusing.
Intermediate

Flow of writing is hard to follow. <BR>
Some minor verb tense errors. Some errors detract from the flow of paper.
Proficient

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

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





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