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MLA Research Paper 
Rubric Code: N93A4C
By mspace88
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Above Average (5-6)

10 pts

Meets Standards (4)

8 pts

Inadequate (3)

7 pts

Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

5 pts

No Evidence

0 pts

MLA Formatting

Above Average (5-6)

Paper is properly formatted. Includes header, last name and page number, appropriate font and size, double spaced, includes a work cited page, in-text citations are used properly.
Meets Standards (4)

Contains at least 5 of these things.
Inadequate (3)

Does not contain in-text citations, a work cited page.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Does not contain in-text citations, a work cited page and more than three of those things are missing.
No Evidence

Does not indicate MLA formatting.
Thesis Statement

Above Average (5-6)

Clearly and concisely states the paper's purpose in a single sentence that is engaging and thought-provoking. It frames one topic in a clear and coherent manner using precise details.
Meets Standards (4)

Clearly states the paper's purpose in a single sentence.
Inadequate (3)

States the paper's purpose in one sentence but it is not clear.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Not stated in a single sentence or the thesis is incomplete or unfocused.
No Evidence

Thesis is not present.
Introduction

Above Average (5-6)

Introduction is engaging, states the main topic, and previews the structure and content of the paper.
Meets Standards (4)

Introduction states the main topic and content and briefly previews the structure and content of the paper.
Inadequate (3)

Introduction states main topic but does not adequately preview content and structure of the paper.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Introduction is not clear or main topic and preview of the content and structure is missing
No Evidence

Absent or no evidence.
Body

Above Average (5-6)

Each paragraph has thoughtful, relevant supporting details that develop the main idea.
Meets Standards (4)

Each paragraph has relevant, sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.
Inadequate (3)

Each/Some paragraphs lack relevant supporting detail sentences that support the main idea.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Each/Many paragraphs fail to support or develop the main idea.
No Evidence

Not applicable.
Conclusion

Above Average (5-6)

Conclusion is engaging, reiterates but does not simple restate the thesis and is reflective or leaves the reader thinking.
Meets Standards (4)

The conclusion reiterates the thesis and demonstrates some reflection or thought-provoking comments.
Inadequate (3)

The conclusion simply restates the thesis and does not reflect or include though-provoking comments
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Incomplete/Unfocused and not reflective or thought-provoking
No Evidence

Not included.
Organization/Structure

Above Average (5-6)

Writer uses a logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transition sentences are used to enhance flow and organization. There is a clear structure.
Meets Standards (4)

Writer logically sequences paragraphs. Paragraphs show development. Transition phrases are used.
Inadequate (3)

Logical organization; organization of ideas not fully developed. Transition words are used.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

No logical organization; ideas are mentioned but not developed. No transitions are used.
No Evidence

No evidence.
Idea Development

Above Average (5-6)

Focuses and develops ideas in a sustained and compelling manner; clarifies and defends with precise and relevant evidence
Meets Standards (4)

Focuses and develops ideas; clarifies and defends with precise and relevant evidence
Inadequate (3)

Mentions ideas but does not develop them fully or they lack focus. Evidence is brief, is not relevant or is tangential.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Evidence is vague or missing. Ideas are unfocused.
No Evidence

Not present.
Voice/Usage

Above Average (5-6)

Overall effect is individualistic, expressive and engaging. Tone is appropriate and consistent. Writer's enthusiasm and interest is apparent. Word choices are effective and used with a sense of control.
Meets Standards (4)

Voice is appropriate to audience and purpose. Word choices and sentence structures vary but can be ineffective. Sentences may be predictable.
Inadequate (3)

Lacks sincerity of purpose and does not appropriately involve the audience. Uses simplistic word choices and sentence structures.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Fails to involve the audience. Use of sentence structure and word choices are very limited and and simplistic.
No Evidence

Not present.
Conventions

Above Average (5-6)

Commits few, if any, errors in standard English rules for grammar and mechanics.
Meets Standards (4)

Commits some errors in standard English grammar and mechanics that do not impede meaning; indicates basic understanding of conventions.
Inadequate (3)

Contains flaws in standard English rules of grammar and mechanics that do not impede meaning, indicates some consistent misunderstanding of conventions.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Displays consistent violations in standard English rules of grammar and mechanics that impede meaning.
No Evidence

Not present.
Citations

Above Average (5-6)

Both the in-text citations and the work cited page are present and properly formatted to conform with MLA standards
Meets Standards (4)

Both are present and there are few errors in formatting.
Inadequate (3)

One of elements is missing and there are numerous errors in formatting.
Does not Meet Standards(1-2)

Neither of these is present.
No Evidence

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