iRubric: Final Term Paper rubric

Thesis interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

Thesis somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper.
Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

Thesis too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

Little or no use of advanced vocabulary, incorrect use of English structure and correct spelling, research is lacking.

Consistent and appropriate voice.
Sophisticated and precise word choice.
No spelling errors.
No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Met all style and min/max page requirements

Mostly consistent and appropriate.
Fairly effective word choice.
No more than 5 spelling errors.
Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max page requirements

Somewhat consistent and appropriate.
Correct word choice.
More than 6 spelling errors.
More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
did meet some style and page requirements

Not consistent at all.
More than 8 spelling errors, more than 6 in agreement - entire paper sequenced with errors in punctuation, capitalization,
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements