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Research Paper Rubric (ELA) 
Research Paper Rubric (ELA)
Research Paper Rubric 7th Grade
Rubric Code: PX3X946
By jleakin
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Distinguished

24-25 Points

(N/A)

Above Mastery

21-23 Points

(N/A)

Mastery

19-22 Points

(N/A)

Partial Mastery

18-below

(N/A)

Thesis Statement

Points Earned:
Distinguished

Thesis is strong and found in the first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper.
Above Mastery

Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. Thesis does not fully express the main topic.
Mastery

Thesis is missing or not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.
Partial Mastery

No thesis or main idea is stated.
Organization

Points Earned:
Distinguished

Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph. Paragraphs follow a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs.
Paragraphs are correctly indented. 400-450 Words.
Above Mastery

Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Paragraphs are occasionally indented correctly. 350-400 Words.
Mastery

Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Paragraphs are not correctly indented. 300-350 Words.
Partial Mastery

Paragraph form is not used. No logical order of ideas. Paragraphs are not indented. Less than 300 words.
MLA Format

Points Earned:
Distinguished

Each reference is properly cited both within the text and in the Works Cited portion of the essay.
Above Mastery

Some references are properly cited both within the text or partially cited. Works cited follows some of the rules of MLA format.
Mastery

References are improperly cited or not cited at all. Works cited is incorrectly formatted or non existent.
Partial Mastery

MLA formatting is not used.
Grammar/ Spelling/Formatting

Points Earned:
Distinguished

No or minor grammatical errors do not detract from content.
Above Mastery

Some grammar and spelling mistakes are made.
Mastery

A great deal of spelling and grammar mistakes are made.
Partial Mastery

Spelling and grammar mistakes interfere with the understanding of the paper.
Sources

Points Earned:
Distinguished

3 preapproved multimedia and printed sources were used.
Above Mastery

3 multimedia and printed sources were used.
Mastery

Sources were not preapproved. 3 sources were not diverse enough.
Partial Mastery

Sources were not preapproved. Less than 3 sources were used.



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