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Research Essay Rubric

FSE essay component- Research Essay Rubric

For this research essay, you are to research a topic of your choice. It can concern an event, person, or place. This is to be 3000-4000 words long. The paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information, credibility of sources and relevance of included information.

Rubric Code: FXC3729

By PVHarmon

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Essay
	100-90 (N/A)	89-80 (N/A)	79-70 (N/A)	<69 (N/A)
Format	100-90 12 point, double-spaced Times New Roman Title centered and interesting Top Right corner: Name Date Word Count	89-80 Meets most criteria	79-70 Meets little criteria	<69 More than 3 criteria not met
Introduction	100-90 Introduction is included and tells the reader why the paper is created and what is included.	89-80 Introduction is included and only tells the reader why the paper is created or what is included.	79-70 Introduction is included but is unclear.	<69 No introduction included
Length	100-90 The essay is at least 3000 words, maximum 4000 words in length. (6-8 pages)	89-80 The essay does not meet length requirements.	79-70 The essay does not meet length requirements.	<69 The essay does not meet length requirements.
Thoroughness	100-90 The topic is thoroughly explained/described/supported by valid details/examples from credible sources.	89-80 The topic is adequately explained/described/supported by valid details/examples.	79-70 The topic is not adequately explained/described/supported by valid details/examples.	<69 The topic is not explained/described/supported by details and examples.
Organization/Unity	100-90 Essay is well organized, and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.	89-80 Essay is mostly organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.	79-70 Essay is somewhat organized, with limited use of transitional devices for unity and fluidity.	<69 Essay lacks sufficient organization and few if any transitional devices are used to create unity and fluidity.
Appropriate Style/Tone	100-90 A consistent appropriate voice. There is suitable, accurate word choice.	89-80 The voice is mostly consistent. There is fairly effective word choice.	79-70 The voice is somewhat consistent. There is correct word choice.	<69 The voice is inconsistent or inappropriate. The word choice is ineffective.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling	100-90 There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.	89-80 There are few errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation and the sentences flow well.	79-70 Fair-Basic Communication. Errors that interfere with the ability to follow the essay.	<69 Confusing grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with reader’s ability to read the essay
Conclusion	100-90 100% clear and comprehensive. Does not repeat introduction DOES NOT START WITH "IN CONCLUSION" Concludes with reflective style/tone.	89-80 It is included, clear and/or comprehensive, repeats a bit of the intro. Concludes with a reflective style/tone.	79-70 It is included but is unclear, contains at least 50% of intro. Some apparent reflective style/tone but not sufficient.	<69 No conclusion is included or repeats intro.
Citations and References	100-90 All sources cited and meet MLA citation requirements. Works Cited page, containing a minimum of 3 sources, is alphabetized and formatted correctly, per MLA.	89-80 All sources cited and meet MLA citation requirements with minor errors.Works Cited page, minimum of 3 sources, alphabetized,formatted correctly, per MLA, although there may be minor errors.	79-70 Most sources cited; problems with MLA citation requirements: incorrect information given in sentence or parenthetical references. Works Cited page has errors in formatting. Minimum of 3 sources	<69 Many errors in citation and/or the Works Cited page: a cited work isn’t found on the Works Cited page or a work on the Works Cited page is not cited. Fewer than 3 sources

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