iRubric: Research Report Rubric

Tells all of the most important ideas clearly. Easy to follow with just the right amount of information.

Tells the most important parts of the piece, but too much or too little detail.

Some important facts are missing; parts are difficult or confusing; may be out of order.

Several important facts are missing; it's very difficult to understand.

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--No passive voice.

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--1 or 2 instances of passive voice

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--More than 3 instances of passive voice

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--No attention given to writing in active voice