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Research Paper- MLA 
Research Paper- MLA
Rubric Code: A98W73
By sarahsbruton
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Content
40 pts

Excellent

40 pts
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
Good

32 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
Fair

28 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
Poor

23 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Information is merely stated or summarized
Formatting
15 pts

Excellent

15 pts
--Paper is at least three pages in length
--double spaced
--12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
--header and heading are correct
Good

12 pts
--Paper is at least three pages in length
--1-2 errors in formatting
Fair

11 pts
--Paper is at least three pages in length
--3-5 errors in formatting
Poor

9 pts
--Paper is at least three pages in length
6+ errors in formatting
Grammar and Mechanics
25 pts

Excellent

25 pts
--No run-on sentences
--No fragments
--No spelling errors
--No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
Good

20 pts
--Minor errors in grammar and mechanics that are not distracting but should have been corrected prior to final draft
Fair

18 pts
--Errors in grammar and mechanics are found throughout essay and should have been corrected through closer proofreading.
Poor

14 pts
--Errors in grammar and mechanics are excessive and distract significant from the paper's content.
Quality of research
10 pts

Excellent

10 pts
--Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Good

8 pts
--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
--Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Fair

7 pts
--Failed to cite 3 sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Poor

5 pts
--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Works Cited/Citations
10 pts

Excellent

10 pts
--All sources correctly and properly cited in both paper and Works Cited.
Good

8 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited.
-- 1-2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

7 pts
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

--No sources properly cited in paper and/or Works Cited.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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