iRubric: Informative Project Research MLA Paper rubric

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for topic barely sufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

-- Good word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in subject/verb agreement.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met min page requirements.

-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 3 errors in in subject/verb agreement.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met min page requirements.

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in in subject/verb agreement.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet min page requirements.

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in in subject/verb agreement.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet min page requirements.

--Work is unique

--Work is copied or phrased too closely to the original resources. NO CREDIT FOR THE PAPER!