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History Paper (no sources) Rubric Code: HXXB779 By Olorinii Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Paper Rubric (no sources)
	Poor 13 pts	Fair 15 pts	Good 18 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Content and Interpretation	Poor 0-13 Points The paper did not answer the questions asked. Analysis of the source material was poor or wrong. No thesis when one was required.	Fair 14-15 Points The paper failed to answer one or more of the questions. Analysis of source material was simplistic. If the paper required a thesis it was poorly formed and unclear.	Good 17-18 Points The paper answered all of the questions but failed to fully develop the topic. Analysis of source material was good but not great. If requested the paper had a thesis.	Excellent 18-20 Points Paper fully answered all parts of the question. Interpretation and analysis of source material was excellent. If requested, the paper had a clear thesis.
Grammar, Length, Format
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 7 pts	Good 9 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Grammar	Poor 0-5 Points Many serious grammatical errors. Paper had no format. Paragraphs not used. Paper had misspelled words and excessive quotations.	Fair 6-7 Points Multiple grammatical errors. Paper did not have a clearly designed structure. Quotes were used extensively instead of the student putting argument in his own words.	Good 8-9 Points Few grammatical errors but mostly minor problems. The paper had an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Quotes were used sparing but did not augment the paper.	Excellent 9-10 Points No grammatical errors. Paper contained introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Quotes were used sparingly and added to the argument.
Length and format	Poor 0-5 Points The paper was short and seriously deviated from syllabus instructions. The paper did not have a title, school name, or date.	Fair 6-7 Points The paper was less than three pages long. The paper deviated from the syllabus instructions. The paper did not have a title, school name, or date.	Good 8-9 Points Paper was three full pages but deviated from the syllabus instructions in minor ways. The paper had a title and listed the students' name, school, and date.	Excellent 9-10 Points The paper was three full pages or more. The paper followed the instructions set out in the syllabus. The paper had a title and listed the students' name, school, and date.