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Research Paper 
Research Paper Rough Draft
Remember, a draft is not a partially completed paper; rather it is simply the first draft of a completed paper. Your Works Cited must be included.
Rubric Code: C2W63BB
By angieyatesr
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent (A Range)

10 pts

Good (B Range)

7 pts

Fair (C Range)

4 pts

Poor (D Range)

1 pts

Introduction - Part 1

Excellent (A Range)

Introduction consists of 5-7 sentences of which the last sentence is a clear thesis statement and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph.
Good (B Range)

Introduction consists of 3-4 sentences of which one is a thesis statement and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph.
Fair (C Range)

Introduction consists of 2-3 sentences of which one is an implied thesis statement, which the reader must 'find', and the sentences have a weak connection throughout the paragraph.
Poor (D Range)

Introduction consists of 1-2 sentences of which one is the thesis statement and the sentences have no connection in the paragraph OR there is no thesis statement in the introduction.
Introduction - Part 2

Excellent (A Range)

The introduction starts with a very engaging hook. Its structure goes from broad to narrow culminating with the thesis.
Good (B Range)

The introduction starts with a good hook. Its structure goes from broad to narrow culminating with the thesis.
Fair (C Range)

The introduction starts with an attempt at a hook. Its structure may or may not go from broad to narrow culminating with the thesis.
Poor (D Range)

The introduction starts with an attempt at a hook. Its structure may or may not go from broad to narrow culminating with the thesis.
Citations-number

Excellent (A Range)

There are 2 - 3 in-text citations per "average" body paragraph.
There may be also be one quote to start the paper as a hook.
Good (B Range)

There are less than 2 or more than 3 in-text citations per "average" body paragraph.
An in-text citation is used in introduction but as a hook.
Fair (C Range)

There are less than 2 or more than 4 in-text citations per "average" body paragraph.
An in-text citation is used in introduction (other than as a hook) or in the conclusion.
Poor (D Range)

There are less than 2 or more than 4 in-text citations per "average" body paragraph.
An in-text citation is used in introduction (other than as a hook) and in the conclusion.
Citations-correctness

Excellent (A Range)

All of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's last name or title of article, if necessary.
Good (B Range)

Most (75-90%) of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's last name or title of article, if necessary.
Fair (C Range)

Some (50-75%) of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's last name or title of article, if necessary.
Poor (D Range)

Few (less than 50%) of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's last name or title of article, if necessary.
Intergating Quotes/Paraphrases

Excellent (A Range)

Examples support point of paragraph and fit within paragraph. Excellent integration of quoted material into sentences. Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the topic and critically evaluates the topic in an analytical, persuasive manner.
Good (B Range)

Examples used to support most points. Some evidence does not support point, or may appear where inappropriate. Quotes well integrated into sentences. Demonstrates a solid understanding of the topic and critically evaluates the topic in an analytical, persuasive manner.
Fair (C Range)

Examples used to support some points. Points often lack supporting evidence, or evidence used where inappropriate (often because there may be no clear point). Quotes may be poorly integrated into sentences. Demonstrates a general understanding of the topic and only occasionally critically evaluates the topic in an analytical, persuasive manner.
Poor (D Range)

Very few or very weak examples. General failure to support statements, or evidence seems to support no statement. Quotes not integrated into sentences; "plopped in" in improper manner. Demonstrates a little understanding of the topic and does not critically evaluates the topic in an analytical, persuasive manner.
Length of Paper

Excellent (A Range)

Paper is at least 8 full pages when typed, but it is not longer than 8 full pages. This does not include cover page or cited work page.
Good (B Range)

Paper is between 3-4 full pages when typed.
Fair (C Range)

Paper is 1-2 full pages when typed.
Poor (D Range)

Paper is less than 1 full page when typed.
Paragraph Construction

Excellent (A Range)

All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.
Good (B Range)

Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.
Fair (C Range)

Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.
Poor (D Range)

Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.
Conclusion

Excellent (A Range)

Conclusion accurately sums up what is said in the paper and includes a restatement of the thesis sentence. Finally, it clearly leaves reader thinking, offers a solution, or is a call to action.
Good (B Range)

Conclusion sums up what is said in the paper with some gaps in thought and includes a restatement of the thesis sentence. Finally, it attempts to leave reader thinking, offer a solution, or is a call to action.
Fair (C Range)

Conclusion sums up what is said in the paper with many gaps in thought OR does not includes a restatement of the thesis sentence.
Finally, there is little or no attempt to leave reader thinking, offer a solution, or is not a call to action.
Poor (D Range)

Conclusion does not sum up what is said in the paper and there is no attempt to leave reader thinking, offer a solution, or is not a call to action.
MLA Requirements

Excellent (A Range)

ALL MLA Formatting is completely correct: margins, font, (Arial or Calibri) font size, ( 12) line spacing, (Doubled space ) first page layout ( cover page), Works Cited page
Good (B Range)

MLA Formatting is almost completely correct. There are 1-2 small errors: margins, font, font size, line spacing, first page layout, Works Cited page
Fair (C Range)

MLA Formatting is almost completely correct. There are a few errors: margins, font, font size, line spacing, first page layout, Works Cited page
Poor (D Range)

MLA Formatting is almost completely correct. There are many errors: margins, font, font size, line spacing, first page layout, Works Cited page
Conventions

Excellent (A Range)

Writer makes no errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
Good (B Range)

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
Fair (C Range)

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
Poor (D Range)

Writer makes 5 or more errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.




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