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World History Research Paper 
Rubric Code: H2C392
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Partially Proficient

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Title Page

Unsatisfactory

None present
Partially Proficient

Basic Information Present on a Blank Cover
(Title, Student Name)
No format used as instructed.
Proficient

Basic Title Page
Title
Student Name
Date
Teacher Name
Advanced

Title Page contains all parts and correct format
Title
(picture included)
Student Name
Date
Teacher Name
Introduction

Unsatisfactory

No Background information.

Paragraph does not introduce topic.
Partially Proficient

No Backgrround information.

The reader is introduced to the thesis.
Proficient

Some Background information is evident.

The reader is introduced to the thesis.
Advanced

Great background information used.

The reader is introduced to the thesis.

Paragraph introduces the main topics of essay to reader.
Organization

Unsatisfactory

Information is not organized into pargraphs.

Each paragraph is not organized with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.
Partially Proficient

Information is organized into paragraphs but the information is not detailed.

Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, with 2 or less details and a concluding sentence.
Proficient

Inforamtion is organized well-constructed paragraphs.

Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, at least 3 details and a concluding sentence.
Advanced

Information is very organized into execellently constructed parapraphs.

Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, at least 3 details and a concluding sentence.
Ideas/Content

Unsatisfactory

Information has little to do with the main topic
Partially Proficient

Infomation clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.
Proficient

Information clearly relates to the main topic.

It provides some supporting details and/or examples.
Advanced

Information clearly relates to the main topic

It provides excellent supporting details and/or examples.
Sentence Fluency

Unsatisfactory

Sentences are difficult ot read because they lack style.
Partially Proficient

Sentences begin the same way.

Sentences are all very similar in style and length.

Few transitions are used.
Proficient

Some differences exist in the way sentences begin, but there are also similarities.

Sentences do not vary in length

Transitions are used.
Advanced

The essay is easy to read and "sings to me."

Sentences begin in different ways

Some sentences are long, some are short.

Transitions are embedded into essay.
Conclusion

Unsatisfactory

*No conclusion.

*Thesis is not re-stated.

Main points are not summarized.
Partially Proficient

*No conclusion.

*Reader is left with questions unanswered.

*Acknowledges the topic of the essay.
Proficient

*Has a weak conclusion.

*Somewhat satisfies the readers' questions.

*Acknowledges the topic of the main paragraphs.
Advanced

*Has a conclusion.

*Satisfies the readers questions.

Re-states the thesis.

*Acknowledges the main paragraphs with a final point.
Works Cited Page

Unsatisfactory

Bibliography contains:
*Title
*no citations
*incorrect format
*8 or more errors are present in formatting
Partially Proficient

Bibliography contains:
*Title
*1-2 citations
*incorrect format
*5-7 errors in formatting are present
Proficient

Bibliography contains:
*Title
*3-4 citations
*correct format is used
*2-4 errors in formatting are present
Advanced

Bibliography contains:
*Title
*4 or more citations
*correct format is used
*0-1 errors in formatting are present




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