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Research Essay 
Research Essay
Honors English 9
Rubric Code: PXB4X8B
By jhawley
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Expectations

50 pts

Meets Expectations

40 pts

Making Progress

30 pts

Not Acceptable

20 pts

No Data

0 pts

Content 50 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Essay addresses the entire topic with all elements included, demonstrates understanding of the topic. Student explains thoughts and opinions in specific detail, but also uses 3rd person narration throughout the essay.
Meets Expectations

Essay addresses all the required elements in the prompt, but does not demonstrates full understanding. There are some I statements, but they do not distract the reader and can easily be taken out or changed to third person.
Making Progress

Essay is missing important elements related to the prompt and demonstrates limited understanding. Student remains mostly in 3rd person, but switches to second person at times--making it distracting for the reader.
Not Acceptable

Essay lacks many of the important elements related to the prompt. Shows little understanding. Student switches narration throughout the essay, which is very distracting for the reader. The essay lacks flow and most statements are lacking any specific details.
No Data

Essay does not address prompt questions. Does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Uses vague statements that do not make sense. Student often switches between second and third person narration. There is no flow to the essay. Most sentences do not make sense to what the author is trying to explain.
Organization 10 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Introduction grabs reader, and the thesis is clear and compelling. Body paragraphs are foucused on one point and are effective. Conclusion restates thesis, is clear, and is engaging
Meets Expectations

Clear introduction and thesis. Body paragraphs are focused. Clear conclusion
Making Progress

Unclear introduction, but thesis is present. Body paragraphs have some unclear thoughts. Conclusion is present but unclear
Not Acceptable

Confusing introduction, and thesis is unclear. Confusing body paragraphs. Unclear conclusion
No Data

No clear introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, or conclusion
Honors Level Writing 10 pts)

Exceeds Expectations

Mechanics are excellent. Essay is good quality and are Honors writing level. Student had 0 mechanical/grammar/
spelling mistakes throughout the entire essay.
Meets Expectations

Essay has 1-2 Mechanical errors. Posts are of Honors quality and well written
Making Progress

3-4 Mechanical errors present. Essay is of acceptable quality
Not Acceptable

5-6 Mechanical errors. Essay is not clear and exhibits poor writing
No Data

7 or more mechanical errors. Writing is unclear and confusing
MLA Format 10 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Essay exhibits proper MLA formatting for in-text citations and Works Cited page
Meets Expectations

Essay has 1-2 MLA errors for in-text citations and Works Cited page
Making Progress

Essay has 3-4 errors for in-text citations and Works Cited page
Not Acceptable

Essay has 5-6 errors for in-text citations and Works Cited page
No Data

No in-text citations or Works Cited page or more than 6 errors




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