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iRubric: National History Day Research Paper rubric

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National History Day Research Paper Social Studies Research Paper This rubric will assess the following categories of research writing as they reflect their topics for National History Day. Rubric Code: G2W2544 By aherronspn Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Social Studies Research Paper The following assessment reflects historical thinking skills.
	Poor 2 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts	Total Points per category (N/A)
Introduction Contextualization	Poor The topic is not clearly identified. Relevant subtopics are missing.	Fair The topic is identified using some of the 5 "w's". The introduction includes some of the relevant subtopics.	Good The topic is defined using most of the 5 "w's". The introduction includes most of the relevant subtopics.	Excellent The topic is clearly defined using the 5 "w's" (Who, What, Where, When, and Why). The introduction includes background of the topic and any relevant historical context of the topic. .	Total Points per category Score:________
Thesis Interpreting Evidence	Poor The thesis statement is missing.	Fair The thesis statement is not clearly stated in the introduction.	Good The thesis statement appears in the introduction and states a premise of what the evidence will prove about the topic.	Excellent The thesis statement appears in the introduction and clearly synthesizes at least three pieces of evidence that will be proven about the topic.	Total Points per category Score:________
Body of Evidence Chronological Reasoning	Poor The text presents little factual evidence and many errors in sequencing are evident.	Fair The text presents factual evidence; however many errors in sequencing are evident. Paragraphs are somewhat complete with relevant content that supports the thesis.	Good The text presents factual evidence; however some errors in sequencing are evident. Paragraphs are mostly complete with relevant content that supports the thesis.	Excellent The text presents clear, factual evidence in an orderly progression. Paragraphs are complete with relevant content that supports the thesis.	Total Points per category Score:_________
Synthesis/ Transitions Contextualization Comparison	Poor No transitional explanations are made. Little or no connections between sources/sub-topics. No synthesis of evidence is offered.	Fair Few transitional explanations are made. Many missing connections between sources/ sub-topics. No synthesis of evidence is offered.	Good Some transitional explanations are made connecting one source/sub-topic with a subsequent subtopic. Synthesis of evidence is attempted.	Excellent Transitional explanations are made connecting one source/sub-topic with a subsequent subtopic. Synthesis of evidence proves the thesis.	Total Points per category Score:_________
Conclusion Interpreting Evidence	Poor The conclusion does not restate the thesis. No evidence is identified as support of any thesis.	Fair The conclusion restates the thesis. Vague reference to evidence is made as proof of the thesis.	Good The conclusion restates the thesis. Some significant evidence is identified as proof of the thesis.	Excellent The conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes major points of evidence. The most significant evidence is clearly identified as proof of the thesis.	Total Points per category Score:________
Final Evaluation	Poor No evaluation of the importance of the topic is offered.	Fair The conclusion state the importance of the topic to the history, but does not state its significance today.	Good The conclusion states the importance of the topic to the history and its significance today.	Excellent The conclusion states the importance of the topic to the history and its significance today. Insightful evaluation includes a prediction of future history based on the topic.	Total Points per category Score:_______
Primary Sources Interpreting Evidence	Poor No primary evidence is cited.	Fair 1 example of primary sources was cited and quoted within the paper, however it is not annotated. The primary source is annotated with at least three sentences that detail what the source is, how the source was used and how it helped in understanding the topic.	Good 1 example of primary sources was cited and quoted within the paper. The primary source is annotated with at least two sentences that detail what the source is, how the source was used and how it helped in understanding the topic.	Excellent 2 or more examples of primary sources are cited and quoted within the paper. The primary sources are annotated with at least three sentences that detail what the source is, how the source was used and how it helped in understanding the topic.	Total Points per category Score:________
Secondary Sources Contextualization	Poor Little or no reference to secondary sources were included in the paper. No citations were included in the paper.	Fair 1 example of secondary sources was cited and quoted within the paper, however it is not annotated. The secondary source is annotated with at least three sentences that detail what the source is, how the source was used and how it helped in understanding the topic.	Good 2 examples of secondary sources were cited and quoted within the paper. The secondary sources are annotated with at least two sentences that detail what the source is, how the source was used and how it helped in understanding the topic.	Excellent 3 or more examples of secondary sources are cited and quoted within the paper. The secondary sources are annotated with at least three sentences that detail what the source is, how the source was used and how it helped in understanding the topic.	Total Points per category Score:________
Format	Poor The paper severely exceeds or does not meet the 1-2 page length requirement. The paper is missing all of the requirements for MLA Format, (12-point font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, Doubles-Spaced) A separate cover page is not included.	Fair The paper somewhat exceeds or does not meet the 1-2 page length requirement. The paper is missing many of the requirements for MLA Format, (12-point font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, Doubles-Spaced) A separate cover page is included, however missing many elements.	Good The paper slightly exceeds or does not meet the 1-2 page length requirement. The paper is primarily written in MLA Format, (12-point font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, Doubles-Spaced) A separate cover page is included, however missing several elements..	Excellent The paper is between 1-2 pages in length. The entire paper is written in MLA Format, (12-point font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, Doubles-Spaced) A separate cover page is included with topic title, student name, and class.	Total Points per category Score:________
Grammar/Spelling	Poor There are many mistakes in grammar usage and/or spelling conventions throughout the paper and Annotated Bibliography.	Fair There are several mistakes in grammar usage and/or spelling conventions throughout the paper and Annotated Bibliography.	Good There are few mistakes in grammar usage and/or spelling conventions throughout the paper and Annotated Bibliography.	Excellent There are no mistakes in grammar usage and/or spelling conventions throughout the paper and Annotated Bibliography.	Total Points per category Score:________
My Score	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	Total Points per category Score:________/____50_____
Final Score	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	Total Points per category Score:________/____50_____

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