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Research Essay 
Research Essay
Rubric Code: B227C2X
By glepar
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric History Essay
Overview:
The final exam in History 30 will be an in-class essay. The essay will require an introduction complete with a thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs explaining the thesis statement (in the same order as they appear in the thesis statement), and a conclusion. Students will be expected to consult resources to construct their essay. Students will bring in a bibliography of the resources used into the final exam.
  Elaborated

Essay elaborates on all 3 aspects. Each paragraph makes a point, provides evidence, and clearly explains each aspect. Each aspect is connected to the thesis and is thoroughly supported. There is a strong introduction and conclusion.

4 pts

Developed

Essay contains 2-3 aspects each of which makes a point, provides some evidence, and somewhat explains the connection to the thesis. Introduction and/or conclusion are average.

3 pts

Progressing

Essay presents 1-2 aspects and makes a point, provides a little evidence, and somewhat explains each point and its connection to the thesis. Introduction and/or conclusion are weak.

2 pts

Underdeveloped

Essay presents 0-1 aspects and somewhat makes a point, provides little to no evidence, and does not explain each point or its connection to the thesis. Introduction and/or conclusion are very weak.

1 pts

Organizational Methods

Logical / Explanatory
Elaborated

Clearly uses the correct organizational method for the information and purpose (PEE).
Developed

Correct organizational method (PEE) present but lacks clarity.
Progressing

Organizational method is present (PEE) but not correct for the information or purpose.
Underdeveloped

Organizational method not present.
Introduction

Topic Sentence
Supporting Point #1
Supporting Point #2
Supporting Point #3
Transition sentence
Elaborated

Catches the attention of the audience.
Lists the 3 topics (aspects) to be discussed in the essay.
Developed

Effort gaining the attention of the audience.
Lists the 3 topics (aspects) to be discussed in the essay.
Progressing

Lacks gaining the attention of the audience or does not list the 3 topics (aspects) to be discussed in the essay.
Underdeveloped

Attention "getter" is not present and/or not all 3 topics (aspects) are listed.
Thesis Statement

Thesis statement states specifically what the essay will discuss – what 3 aspects (in order) will it address? These aspects lead to the body paragraphs.
Elaborated

One sentence in which you declare your purpose and topics for the essay.
Developed

Has declared either topics or purpose correctly.
Progressing

Has attempted a topic and/or purpose incorrectly.
Underdeveloped

Purpose and topics not declared.
Transitions

Each paragraph has a 'clincher' statement that wraps up the paragraph & leads into the next paragraph.
Elaborated

Has clear and logical transitions for each paragraph.
Developed

Has some logical transitions for most of the paragraphs.
Progressing

Transitions are not appropriate and/or do not always lead into the proceeding paragraph.
Underdeveloped

No transitions which make it difficult to follow the essay's flow or organization.
Main Points and Ideas

Topic is introduced and the focus of each aspect is clear within each of the 3 body paragraphs.
There is:
1) a Point
2) Evidence
3) Explanation for each of each piece of evidence.
Elaborated

Includes main ideas and supporting details to emphasize the point. Each point has evidence and is well explained.
Developed

Includes main ideas but is lacking in supporting details, examples, or explanation.
Progressing

Information is written in general terms and lacking a point, supporting details (evidence) and/or an explanation.
Underdeveloped

Main ideas and supporting details (evidence) or explanations are unclear or do not fit the point.
Conclusion

The thesis is restated in different words.
There is a review/summary of Supporting Points #1, #2 & #3
There is a final statement about the topic in broad terms.
Elaborated

Thesis is restated. Essay summarizes the 3 main ideas with a emphasis on the broad, overarching idea.
Developed

Summarizes the main ideas but does not emphasize the broad, overarching idea.
Progressing

Conclusion resembles the introduction too closely and/or is very weak.
Underdeveloped

No conclusion present.
Mechanics

Spelling, punctuation, word usage, capitalization
Elaborated

Essay may have minor errors. Editing is evident.
Developed

Essay has some errors that do not interfere with meaning. Essay could use more editing.
Progressing

Essay contains frequent errors that do interfere with meaning. Needs much more editing.
Underdeveloped

Essay contains consistent errors that interfere with meaning. Essay has not been edited.
Bibliography

Student acknowledges source(s) used within the essay and gives credit to others' ideas and/or words
Elaborated

All sources are properly cited.
Developed

Some of the sources are cited.
Progressing

Few sources are cited.
Underdeveloped

Sources are not cited.




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