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Grade 5 Research Essay Rubric

TOUR 325 - Assignment 4 - Research Essay Rubric

5 paragraph research essay using 3 sources to support your claim.

Rubric Code: DXXC5W5

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: K-5, Undergraduate

Research Essay
	Excellent Meets all criteria at a<BR> high level<BR> <BR> 10 marks 4 pts	Good Meets criteria<BR> <BR> <BR> 8 marks 3 pts	Fair Meets minimum criteria<BR> <BR> 6 marks 2 pts	Poor Does not meet criteria<BR> <BR> <BR> 3 marks 0 pts
Format	Excellent 5 paragraph essay with title	Good Missing title or 1 paragraph	Fair Missing title and 2 paragraphs	Poor No paragraphs
Introduction	Excellent Introduction is included and clearly states the claim tells the reader why the paper is created and what is included.	Good Introduction is included and only tells the reader why the paper is created or what is included.	Fair Claim is stated but no introduction is included.	Poor No introduction or claim is included
Thoroughness	Excellent The topic is thoroughly explained/described and supported by valid research from credible sources.	Good The topic is adequately explained/described and supported by 2 valid pieces of evidence from credible sources.	Fair The topic is not adequately explained/described and supported by 1 valid piece of evidence from a credible source.	Poor The topic is explained but not supported by researched evidence.
Organization/Unity	Excellent Essay is well organized, and uses transitional sentences and cue evidence language devices to create unity and fluidity.	Good Essay is mostly organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.	Fair Essay is somewhat organized, with limited use of transitional devices for unity and fluidity.	Poor Essay lacks sufficient organization and few if any transitional devices are used to create unity and fluidity.
Appropriate Style/Tone	Excellent A consistent and appropriate voice. There is suitable and accurate word choice. It also concludes with a reflective style/tone in which the student relates what the claim was to change someone's thinking.	Good The voice is mostly consistent. There is fairly effective word choice. It also concludes with a reflective style/tone in which the student relates what the claim was. completing the assignment.	Fair The voice is somewhat consistent. There is correct word choice. There is some apparent reflective style/tone but it is not sufficient.	Poor The voice is inconsistent or inappropriate. The word choice is ineffective. There is no reflective style/tone in the conclusion.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling	Excellent There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.	Good There are few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and the sentences flow well.	Fair Fair-Basic Communication. There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the essay.	Poor Poor-Confusing. Grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader’s ability to easily read the essay
Conclusion	Excellent It is included and is 100% clear, claim is restated and comprehensive.	Good It is included and is about 50% clear and/or comprehensive.	Fair It is included but is unclear.	Poor No conclusion is included.
Citations and References	Excellent All 3 sources are cited by identifying the author's name or the website address.	Good 2 sources cited by identifying the author's name or the website address.	Fair 1 source is cited by identifying the author's name or the website address.	Poor No sources are cited

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Research paper - emphasis on process of writing an argumentive essay

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