Skip to main content
iRubric: History Research Paper Rubric

iRubric: History Research Paper Rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
History Research Paper Rubric 
History Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Rubric Code: HB979C
By tdsadler
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Criterion
  Outstanding

Nearly Perfect Paper

10 pts

Excellent

Approaching Paper

9 pts

Very Good

Quality Paper

8 pts

Average

Average Paper

7 pts

Poor

Below Average Paper

6 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

Introduction and Research

Outstanding

- Student demonstrates an outstanding ability to use research to gather details considering their assigned assigned topic
Excellent

- Student demonstrates an excellent ability to use research and course materials to gather details on their assigned research topic)
Very Good

- Student demonstrates an adequate ability to use research to gather details on their assigned research topic
Average

- Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research to gather details on their assigned topic
- argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources<
Poor

- Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and course materials to gather details and argues with little understanding of their research topic
Unacceptable

- Student was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the discussion.
Organization & Structure

Outstanding

- Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
-Thesis statement is clear and relates clearly to the content of the paper
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Excellent

- Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
-Thesis statement is clear and relates clearly to the content of the paper
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Very Good

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
-Thesis statement is clear and relates to content of the paper.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Average

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
- Conclusion is missing.
Unacceptable

- Unacceptable
- No identifiable thesis.
- Student was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Content

2 times the weight
Outstanding

- Historical content is clearly stated and understanding of the topic is clear.
- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive
- Clear and well integrated formal description of the historical content to support analysis
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing
Excellent

- Historical content is stated and there is an understanding of the topic.
- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive
- Clear and well integrated formal description ofhistorical content to support analysis
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear
Very Good

- Historical content is stated
- Content is accurate and persuasive.
-Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and sources indicated
- Clear formal description of the historical content to support analysis
- Major points are stated and supported.
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Average

- Historical content is stated but there is obvious confusion as to the topic
- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
-Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and sources indicated
- Formal description included but vague.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Poor

- Little or no historical content or obvious confusion about the topic
- Content is incomplete.
-Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and but sources are not indicated and images are not referenced within the body of the paper
- Formal description included but vague or under length necessary to explain the details examined.
- Major points are not clear or persuasive.
- Questions were not adequately answered.
Unacceptable

- No formal descriptions
- Student was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Format

Outstanding

- Paper follows MLA format *IF TYPED*
- Bibliography is included and formatted correctly
-Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and sources indicated
-Format enhances readability of paper.
Excellent

- Paper follows MLA format *IF TYPED*
-Bibliography is included and formatted correctly
-Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and sources indicated
- Format enhances readability of paper
Very Good

- Paper follows MLA format *IF TYPED*
-Bibliography is included
- Format is good.
Average

- Paper follows a citation style, some errors.
-Bibliography is included
- Format is not appropriate.
Poor

- Paper does not follow any citation style
-Bibliography is included but not complete or formatted correctly
- Format is not appropriate
Unacceptable

- Unacceptable
- Paper does not follow a citation style.
- Bibliography missing
- Student was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
6 Trait Rubric Grade

Outstanding

Student received an average of a 5.51 to 6 on their 6 trait grade
Excellent

- Student received an average of 4.51 to a 5.5 on their 6 trait rubric grade
Very Good

- Student received an average of 3.51 to a 4.5 on their 6 trait rubric grade
Average

-Student received an average of 2.51 to a 3.5 on their 6 trait rubric grade
Poor

- Student received an average of 1.51 to a 2.5 on their 6 trait rubric grade
Unacceptable

- Unacceptable<BR>
- Student received an average of below a 1.50
Submission

Outstanding

- Assignment submitted on time
AND
- Is of at least minimum page count (5 pages)
Excellent

- Assignment submitted on time
AND
- Is of at least minimum page count (5 pages)
Very Good

- Assignment submitted on time
AND
- Is of at least minimum page count (5 pages)
Average

- Assignment submitted on time
AND
- Is of at least minimum page count (5 pages)
Poor

- Assignment is not submitted on time
OR
- Does not have minimum page count
Unacceptable

- Assignment is not submitted on time
AND
- Does not have minimum page count






Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98