iRubric: Research Report Rubric

--Cited sources from one book, one encyclopedia and three websites
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained

--Cited 5 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.

--Failed to cite 5 sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.

--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.

Tells all of the most important ideas clearly. Easy to follow with just the right amount of information.

Tells the most important parts of the piece, but too much or too little detail.

Some important facts are missing; parts are difficult or confusing; may be out of order.

Several important facts are missing; it's very difficult to understand.

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--No passive voice.

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--1 or 2 instances of passive voice

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--More than 3 instances of passive voice

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--No attention given to writing in active voice

Name and date is in upper right order. Title is centered. Essay is double spaced. Margins look correct; Times New Roman; 12 point font; Bolded Headings

Missing one element

Missing 2 elements

Missing 3 or more elements