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History Research Paper 
History Research Paper
Rubric Code: G2W9778
By randnsmama
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

No Evidence

(N/A)

Introduction

English/History
Excellent

Introduction is included and tells the reader why the paper is created and what is included. It creates excitement or curiosity.
Good

Introduction is included and tells the reader why the paper is created and what is included.
Fair

Introduction is included but is unclear or lacking detail.
Poor

No introduction is included or the document begins in some other format
No Evidence
Thoroughness

English/History
Excellent

The topic is thoroughly explained/described and supported by valid details/examples from credible sources.
Good

The topic is adequately explained/described and supported by some valid details/examples.
Fair

The topic is not adequately explained/described and or not supported by valid details/examples.
Poor

The topic is not explained/described or supported by details and examples.
No Evidence
Organization/Unity

English/History
Excellent

Essay is well organized, and uses transitional 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.
No Evidence
Word Choice

English/History
Excellent

There is suitable and accurate word choice which helps the reader understand unfamiliar terms.
Good

There is fairly effective word choice and unfamiliar terms are defined.
Fair

There is correct word choice but unfamiliar terms are not understood by the reader.
Poor

The word choice is ineffective. The reader is left wondering what unfamiliar terms mean.
No Evidence
Conclusion

English/History
Excellent

It restates the main idea and subtopics and has a closing statement making it easy for the reader to feel sufficient information was given to understand the topic.
Good

It restates the main idea and subtopics and has a closing statement.
Fair

It is missing one or two of the following- restatement of main idea, subtopic(s), or closing statement.
Poor
No Evidence

No conclusion is included.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling

English
Excellent

There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
Good

There are less than 3 errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation and the sentences flow well.
Fair

There are less than 6 errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation.
Poor

Poor-Confusing
Grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader’s ability to easily read the essay
No Evidence
Citations and References

English
Excellent

The bibliography page contains a minimum of 3 sources cited correctly.
Good

2 sources cited correctly.
Fair

One Source cited correctly
Poor

Sources cited incorrectly.
No Evidence

No sources
Main Body

History
Excellent

The main body contains at least three subtopics related to the main research topic.
Good

The main body contains at least three subtopics but one is not related to main idea or contains only two related subtopics.
Fair

The main body contains two subtopic related to the main idea
Poor

The main body contains less than two sub topics.
No Evidence
Events

History
Excellent

Events are factual and can be found within the cited sources.
Good

Some events are factual and can be found within the cited sources
Fair

Events are found within the sources but are embellished beyond belief
Poor

Events are not found within sources cited
No Evidence

No citations to check events



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing



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