iRubric: Research paper rubric

--Thesis Statement provides a clear argument for the topic <BR>

--All claims are supported by reasons and evidence

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

--Thesis Statement is evident but somewhat unclear or does not make an argument.<BR>

-- Paper has clear claims but some are not supported by evidence or supported poorly.

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--No clear thesis statement, or thesis statement is not related to main paper topic.<BR>

--Paper makes no clear claims and lacks evidence to support the main thesis statement.

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Consistent and appropriate voice for the audience.<BR>
-- Clear and formal word choice.<BR>
--A few spelling errors.<BR>
-- A few punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met all style and min/max page requirements

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate for the audience.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--Several spelling errors.<BR>
-- Several punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max page requirements

-- Voice not consistent and appropriate for the audience.<BR>
-- Informal or awkward word choice.<BR>
--Lots of spelling errors. <BR>
-- Lots of punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements