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8th Grade Research Paper Rubric 
8th Grade Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric, Science & Language Arts
Rubric Code: VX26BW2
By cpp523
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 8th Grade Research Paper Rubric
  Exceeding Standards

10 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Partially Proficient

6 pts

Basic/Learning

4 pts

Grammar/ Spelling/Formatting

Exceeding Standards

Final draft is clearly edited. All Grammar and Spelling is used correctly,few or no mistakes are made.
Font and line spacing are correct throughout the paper.
Proficient

Final draft would have benefited from another editing session. Some grammar and spelling mistakes are made.
Either Font size or line spacing may be incorrect.
Partially Proficient

Final draft is clearly unedited. A great deal of spelling and grammar mistakes are made.
An attempt at correct font and line spacing was made.
Basic/Learning

Spelling and Grammar mistakes interfere with the reading and understanding of the paper. Rough draft is not included or unedited. Font and line spacing are consistently incorrect.
Thesis Statement/Into

Exceeding Standards

Thesis/Hypothesis is clear and found at the beginning of the opening or first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper. This results in a solid intro paragraph.
Proficient

Thesis/Hypothesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. It does not fully express the main topic.
Partially Proficient

Thesis/Hypothesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper. Intro is weak.
Basic/Learning

No thesis/hypothesis or main idea is stated. Intro is absent or weak.
Paragraphs/body

Exceeding Standards

Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs.
Paragraphs are correctly indented.
Proficient

Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order.
Paragraphs are occasionally indented correctly.
Partially Proficient

Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs.
Paragraphs are not correctly indented.
Basic/Learning

Paragraph form is not used.
Paragraphs are not indented.
Conclusion

Exceeding Standards

Ideas are wrapped up and thesis is retouched upon. Conclusion matches results and is a good reflection of the project/paper.
Proficient

Ideas are wrapped up, thesis is retouched upon and results match the conclusion.
Partially Proficient

Conclusion is present, but results either do not match the conclusion, or thesis is not restated and conclusion doesn't necessarily wrap up the paper.
Basic/Learning

Conclusion is absent or is convoluted and confusing with the topic of the paper.
Format

All Items are included and paper is TYPED IN 12 or 14 PT Times New Roman font; Double Spaced
-cover page
-variables & materials

-conclusion
-biblio
ALL INFO IS IN PROPER ORDER/FORMAT
Exceeding Standards

Format is followed correctly and all items are present and in proper order and format.
Proficient

Missing 1-2 items
Partially Proficient

Missing 3-4 items
Basic/Learning

Missing 5 or more items



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