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Research Paper Rubric for Social Studies Fair Project 
Research Paper Rubric for Social Studies Project
Students will use this rubric as they write a 3 - 5 paragraph research paper on their selected topic for the Social Studies Fair.
Rubric Code: NX9CW39
By donew911172
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Resources and Notes

Excellent

Five resources used and documented on "Notes" page, Author and title (or website) listed. Notes page is turned in.
Good

Four resources used and documented on "Notes" page, author and book title (or website) listed. Notes page is turned in.
Average

Three resources used and documented on "Notes" page. Author and book title (or website) is listed. Notes page is turned in.
Fair

Two resources used and documented on "Notes" pages. OR Author and book title not completed on "Notes" page regardless or number of resources. Notes are attached.
Poor

Less than two resources used. OR "Notes" page not attached to final pagper.
Ideas

Excellent

10 or more interesting facts presented about the topic. Goes above and beyond the "common known facts".
Good

8 or more interesting facts presented about the topic.
Average

6 or more interesting facts presented about the topic. These are common known facts.
Fair

4 facts about the topic are shared.
Poor

3 or less facts shared about topic. This is nothing more than common knowledge.
Organization

Excellent

Inviting introduction and conclusion that are unique and connected. Creative pacing and topics are related and grouped together in a "fresh" way.
Good

Effective introduction and conclusion. Facts follow a logical sequence.
Average

Ordinary introduction and conclusion (pulled from chart). Facts are linked in a logical manner.
Fair

Ineffective introduction and conclusion, OR, 1 is missing. Facts are strung together in an unorganized manner.
Poor

No introduction or conclusion is included. Hard to follow. Facts are copied from source.
Word Choice

Excellent

Powerful "just right words" create images. Words and phrases are effective. Adjectives are used appropriately throughout the paragraphs to add descriptive detail to images.
Good

Effective and creative nouns and verbs. Wording is correct. Adjectives are used in the sentences to add detail.
Average

Some ACTIVE verbs and precise nouns. Words enhance meaning. Few adjectives are used to add descriptive detail to sentences.
Fair

Generally correct words. Functional language. Words convey general meaning.
Poor

Limited and simple words used incorrectly. Words do not convey meaning.
Sentence Fluency

Excellent

Rhythm and flow feel natural. Varied sentence length and structure invites expressive reading.
Good

Begins to have flow and rhythm. Strong and varied structure. Oral reading leads to expression in places.
Average

Attempts compound and complex sentences. Parts invite oral reading. Sentences have different beginnings.
Fair

Some simple sentences. Occasional connecting word use. Oral reading is difficult.
Poor

Choppy, incomplete or rambling sentences. Oral reading not possible. Repetitive.
Conventions

Excellent

No spelling errors. Accurate punctuation and no grammar errors.
Good

Less than 2 spelling errors. No punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Average

3-5 spelling errors. 1-2 punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Fair

6 or more spelling errors. 3-5 errors on punctuation and capitalization. 3-5 grammar errors.
Poor

7 or more spelling errors. More than 6 punctuation, capitalization and grammar errors.
Presentation

Excellent

Paper is typed neatly. Format is correct (paragraphs indented and heading).
Good
Average

Paper is typed neatly. Inconsistent writing. Format is incorrect. hard to read
Fair
Poor

Paper is not typed.





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