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Formal Research Outline 
Formal Research Outline
This is the grading rubric for your formal outline assignment. Make sure you follow APA format and include a Works Cited page as noted on the assignment sheet.
Rubric Code: DXC9X7A
By psvincze
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Unacceptable

4 pts

Approaching Proficiency

6 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Skilled

10 pts

Thesis and Development

Unacceptable

Thesis is weak due to a lack of clarity, structural issues, or lack of argument. There is little or no rationale for the argument, and the main points and sub points are not representative of the proposed argument.
Approaching Proficiency

Thesis is somewhat clear and may need structural revision. The thesis provides an argument, but the rationale for that argument may be slightly obscure. The thesis does not provide many, if any, specifics of the essay.
The main points and sub points of the outline are inconsistently connected to the proposed argument.
Proficient

Thesis is clear and well structured; it is clearly argumentative, provides some rationale for the argument (so what?), and may establish specifics of the essay.
The main points and sub points of the outline connect to the thesis and adhere to the argument proposed.
Skilled

Thesis is clear and gracefully structured; it is clearly argumentative, provides a compelling argument (so what?), and establishes specifics of the essay.
The main points and sub points of the outline clearly connect to the thesis and adhere to the argument proposed.
Content of Ideas

Unacceptable

The key points and sub points of the outline are underdeveloped; ideas need to be added and established in order for the argument to make sense and be worthwhile. The outline is, at times, illogical in regard to the arrangement of main ideas, and there may be areas that could use restructuring.
Approaching Proficiency

The key points and sub points of the outline are slightly underdeveloped; ideas need to be added and established in order for the argument to make sense. The outline is mostly logical in regard to the arrangement of main ideas, but there may be areas that could use restructuring.
Proficient

The key points and sub points of the outline are adequately developed (there are sub points and sub sub points where needed), and the outline is developed enough to logically follow the ideas present in the argument.
Main points are placed in a logical order that may enhance the argument proposed in the thesis.
Skilled

The key points and sub points of the outline are well-developed (there are sub points and sub sub points where needed), and the outline is developed enough to easily and logically follow the ideas present in the argument.
Main points are placed in a logical and clearly purposeful order that enhances the argument proposed in the thesis.
Source Use and Quality

Unacceptable

There are minimal to no sources noted in the outline, or sources are consistently marked with improper citation methods. Some sources may be of questionable quality. The works cited page is incorrectly done or is missing.
Approaching Proficiency

There are some sources noted in the outline, but not the full five required for the essay. Some sources may be of questionable quality. The sources are mostly accurately noted using APA format, but this needs some revision. The works cited page is attached, but may not be formatted correctly.
Proficient

There are between five and seven quality sources noted in the outline, and the sources are used in a meaningful way within the outline. The sources are correctly noted in APA format, and the works cited page is attached and accurate as well.
Skilled

There are between five and seven high quality sources noted in the outline, and the sources are used in a meaningful and complex way within the outline. The outline also includes a reference to and refutation of a counterclaim from a source. The works cited page is attached and accurately formatted.
Style and Conventions

Unacceptable

The outline is not written in sentences and has many errors in formatting, punctuation, or usage. The voice may be too informal or colloquial for the task.
Approaching Proficiency

The outline is mostly written in sentences and may have some minor errors in formatting, punctuation, or usage. The voice is inconsistent or may lack the formality necessary to the task.
Proficient

The outline is written in clear sentences with minimal errors in formatting, punctuation, or usage. The voice is mostly formal and objective, and it fits the task.
Skilled

The outline is written in complete and clear sentences and has essentially no errors in formatting, punctuation or usage. The voice is consistently formal and objective and enhances the argument of the essay.
Outline Preparation Activity

Unacceptable

The outline preparation activity has not been completed or has not been completed fully enough to track the student's thought process.
Approaching Proficiency

The outline preparation activity has been completed, but may be lacking detail in the qualified claim. The listing and organization of key ideas and sub points is underdeveloped.
Proficient

The outline preparation activity has been completed and provides sufficient detail in the qualified claim as well as the key ideas and sub points. The ideas have been categorized and organized so that the connections among ideas are clear.
Skilled

The outline preparation activity has been completed and provides great detail in the qualified claim as well as the key ideas and sub points. The ideas have been categorized and organized so that the connections among ideas are meaningful and compelling.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research


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