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iRubric: Grading Rubric for Research Papers Debate

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Grading Rubric for Research Papers Debate Grading Rubric for Research Papers Rubric Code: P223X8C By dtibbitts Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Criteria
	Developing 2.08 pts	Solidifying 3.125 pts	Proficient 3.54 pts	Strong 4.16 pts
Ideas	Developing Ideas are confusing and do not support the main topic in any way.	Solidifying Ideas sometimes do not support the main topic.	Proficient Clear ideas support the main topic.	Strong Strong ideas are carefully and imaginatively presented, showing real insight into the topic.
Paragraph Development	Developing Few or no paragraphs relate to the topic; transitions between paragraphs are awkward.	Solidifying Some paragraphs relate to the topic and present convincing details that support the argument; transitions between paragraphs are sometimes smooth.	Proficient Many paragraphs relate to the topic and often present convincing details; paragraphs often flow seamlessly from one to the other.	Strong Each paragraph always relates to the topic and presents details that allow the reader to understand the argument more complete; paragraphs flow seamlessly from one to the other.
Grammar	Developing Grammar renders the piece incomprehensible to reader.	Solidifying Grammar is sometimes confusing to reader, but on the whole the piece is comprehensible.	Proficient Uses appropriate grammar that does not interfere with meaning.	Strong Uses completely appropriate grammar that helps readers understand meaning.
Word Choice	Developing Word choices are inappropriate, rendering the piece very difficult to read. Terms are not defined	Solidifying Some word choices are effective and appropriate, rendering the piece somewhat difficult to read. Terms are not defined	Proficient Many word choices are effective and appropriate, rendering the piece easy to read. Terms are defined	Strong Consistently uses precise, effective vocabulary that completely expresses meaning, rendering the piece enjoyable to read. Terms are defined
References	Developing No supporting sources	Solidifying Few supporting sources or sources presented in the incorrect format. 1-2 sources	Proficient Many supporting sources usually presented in the correct format. 3-5 sources	Strong Numerous supporting sources presented in the correct format. 6 and more
Length	Developing The final paragraph count is either significantly over or under the set guidelines. Significant is anything 3 and more.	Solidifying The final paragraph count is either 6 or 8 paragraphs..	Proficient The final paragraph count is either 3 or 5 paragraphs.	Strong The essay is 4 paragraphs.