iRubric: Research Paper Rubric

--Writer clearly compared/contrasts people and themselves to the people.Research support for topic is complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer is involved with subject.<BR>
--Clear, appropriate organization, 9text structure) with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

--The topic is stated clearly and comparison/contrast is given along with comparison/contrast of self to people, but the reseach support for topic is lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--The comparison/contrast of people and comparison/contrast to self is not clear, but can generally be inferred.<BR>
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking in clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Topic unclear or non-existent.<BR>
--Or, support for topic insufficient, <BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion inappropriate or non-existent.

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--Less than three spelling errors.<BR>
--Less than three errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
-- 3 - 5 spelling errors<BR>
--Less than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.<BR>
--Few punctuation or capitalization errors.

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than five spelling errors. <BR>
--Several errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.<BR>
-- Several punctuation or capitalization errors.

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.<BR>
-- Ineffective word choice.<BR>
--Many distracting spelling errors.<BR>
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.<BR>
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.