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Thematic Book Report Rubric

Submit one 4-6 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. It should include at least 8 paragraphs, outlined in the Rubric. Include a bibliography citing at least 4 resources used researching the paper. Quotes cannot be more than 5 lines. Paper graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, connection to the topic, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and works cited.

Rubric Code: Q24AB7X

By amandanteach

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Public Rubric

Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Thematic Book Report
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts	N/A 0 pts
Introduction	Excellent -Includes a well crafted hook that engages the reader. -At least 4 detail sentences that set up the topic of the paper. -Thesis is well-crafted/organized and includes the 3 points explained in the body paragraphs.	Good -Includes a well crafted hook that engages the reader. -At least 3 detail sentences that set up the topic of the paper. -Thesis is well-crafted/organized and includes the 3 points explained in the body paragraphs.	Fair -Includes a well crafted hook that engages the reader. -2 detail sentences that set up the topic of the paper. -Thesis is not organized and includes 2 points explained in the body paragraphs.	Poor -Missing Hook -1 detail sentence that that set up the topic of the paper. -Thesis is not specific and does not show the connection between the topic of the essay and the rest of the paper.	N/A Missing
Body Paragraphs Citations	Excellent --All sources properly introduced and cited in the paper -- No more errors in MLA format or punctuation.	Good --All sources properly introduced and cited in the paper. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation. -At least 2 books sources and 2 electronic sources.	Fair --Not all sources properly cited or introduced in the paper. -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.	Poor Not all sources properly cited or introduced in the paper. -- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation	N/A Missing
Content & Explanation of Lens	Excellent --Theme is interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for book. --The PEEL method has been fully applied to each quotation and linked to the overall topic. --Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth. --Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment. --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	Good --Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for book. --The PEEL method has been mostly applied to each quotation and linked to the overall topic. --Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Fair --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for book. --The PEEL method has been scarcely applied to each quotation and linked to the overall topic. --Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Poor --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for book. --The PEEL method has not been applied to each quotation and linked to overall topic. --Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	N/A Missing
Quality of Research	Excellent --Cited 3 or more quotations. --Sources reliable and properly cited. --All information relevant to topic --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. --Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.	Good --Cited 2 quotations. --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to thesis. --Sufficient information provided --Research of sufficient depth.	Fair --Failed to cite 3 sources --Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source. --Some information relevant to thesis. --Information provided to support some elements of topic --Surface research.	Poor --Failed to cite sources --Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source. --Some information relevant to thesis. --Information provided to support some elements of topic --Surface research.	N/A Missing
Works Cited/Bibliography	Excellent --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -At least 3 sources are cited, and each paragraph meets the quotation requirement. -- No more errors in MLA format or punctuation. -Sources in Alphabetical order.	Good --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation. -Sources in Alphabetical order.	Fair --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation. -Sources not in Alphabetical order.	Poor Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation -Sources not in Alphabetical order.	N/A Missing
Grammar and Mechanics	Excellent --Consistent and appropriate voice - in 3rd person. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. --No spelling errors. --No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met all style and min/max page requirements	Good -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No more than 2 spelling errors. --Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met most style and min/max page requirements	Fair -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --More than 3 spelling errors. --More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors. Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements	Poor -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --More than 4 spelling errors. --More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors. Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements	N/A Missing
Plagiarism	Excellent Student's work is original - sources cited and not paraphrased. Each source is properly cited in the body paragraphs and is explained how it is connected to thesis theme. -reliable sources -does not heavily rely on Wikipedia, Reddit, or other unreliable sources	Good Student's work is not original - relies on paraphrasing -Has detail sentence to introduce citation, but does not provide original thought following to explain the importance of the citation and how it is connected to thesis theme. -sources are not reliable	Fair Student copies and pastes information with citation. No detail sentence to introduce or original thought following to explain the importance of the citation.	Poor Student's work is merely copied and pasted from sources without citation.	N/A Missing
Due Dates
Rough Draft	Excellent Due on:	Good Must include working Works Cited Page with ALL sources	Fair Student must fill out rubric, scan and attach to research paper assignment on Google Classroom.	Poor	N/A
Final Draft	Excellent Due on:	Good Must include finalized Works Cited Page with ALL sources	Fair Student must fill out rubric as a self-assessment and attach to research paper assignment before turning in.	Poor	N/A

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Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research

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