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Bio/Autobiography Research Paper 
Rubric Code: NXW5A2
By jerniganj
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Above Avg.

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Below Avg.

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

Ideas

Excellent

clear, well organized with clear thesis, topic sentences, supporting details, appropriate details, effective transitions, and logical sequencing of ideas
Above Avg.

clear, well organized with clear thesis, but one of the following does not function properly: topic sentences, supporting details, appropriate details, effective transitions, and logical sequencing of ideas
Average

clear, well organized with clear thesis, but two of the following do not function properly: topic sentences, supporting details, appropriate details, effective transitions, and logical sequencing of ideas
Below Avg.

clear, well organized with clear thesis, but two of the following do not function properly: topic sentences, supporting details, appropriate details, effective transitions, and logical sequencing of ideas
Unacceptable

Ideas lack cohesiveness and do not work together to support a thesis OR No thesis present
Writing Style

Excellent

varied sentence patterns, strong word choice, avoidance of vague vocabulary and passive voice, use of figurative language, and obvious attention to audience
Above Avg.

evident, but not strongly, varied sentence patterns, strong word choice, avoidance of vague vocabulary and passive voice, use of figurative language, and obvious attention to audience
Average

some variance in sentence patterns, strong word choice, avoidance of vague vocabulary and passive voice, use of figurative language, and obvious attention to audience
Below Avg.

little to no variance in sentence patterns, weak word choice, use of vague vocabulary and passive voice, no figurative language, and little attention to audience
Unacceptable

little to no variance in sentence patterns, weak word choice, use of vague/inappropriate vocabulary and passive voice, no figurative language, and no attention to audience
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

Excellent

Sentences are free of run-ons, fragments, contractions, and 1st and 2nd person pronouns, AND demonstrate proper sub/v agreement, pron./ante. agreement, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
Above Avg.

Sentences contain no errors run-ons, fragments, contractions, and 1st and 2nd person pronouns, AND few errors in proper sub/v agreement, pron./ante. agreement, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
Average

Sentences contain one error in run-ons, fragments, contractions, and 1st and 2nd person pronouns, AND few errors in proper sub/v agreement, pron./ante. agreement, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
Below Avg.

Sentences contain no more than 3 errors in run-ons, fragments, contractions, and 1st and 2nd person pronouns, AND 10 errors in proper sub/v agreement, pron./ante. agreement, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
Unacceptable

Sentences contain many errors in run-ons, fragments, contractions, and 1st and 2nd person pronouns, AND more than 10 errors in proper sub/v agreement, pron./ante. agreement, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
MLA Format

Excellent

paper demonstrates proper works cited and parenthetical documentation; all quotations are cited parenthetically; the student's voice is apparent; at least three sources were used; and title is correct
Above Avg.

paper demonstrates proper works cited and parenthetical documentation with minor errors in the following: all quotations are cited parenthetically; the student's voice is apparent; at least three sources were used; and title is correct
Average

paper demonstrates proper works cited and parenthetical documentation with a major error in the following: all quotations are cited parenthetically; the student's voice is apparent; at least three sources were used; and title is correct
Below Avg.

paper is missing parts of works cited and parenthetical documentation; does not contain at least 6 parenthetical citations; the student's voice is apparent; at least three sources were used; and title is correct
Unacceptable

paper is missing works cited and parenthetical documentation; does not contain at least 4 parenthetical citations; the student's voice is unapparent; at least three sources were used; and title is correct
Final Draft Parts

Excellent

Contains all of the following: Final Draft Rough Draft Notecards Source cards Key ?s/Thesis
Above Avg.

Missing one of the following: Final Draft Rough Draft Notecards Source cards Key ?s/Thesis
Average

Missing two of the following: Final Draft Rough Draft Notecards Source cards Key ?s/Thesis
Below Avg.

Missing three of the following: Final Draft Rough Draft Notecards Source cards Key ?s/Thesis
Unacceptable

Missing four or more of the following: Final Draft Rough Draft Notecards Source cards Key ?s/Thesis




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