iRubric: Research Paper- MLA rubric

Topic is approved, clearly defined and appropriate background given. Clear and appropriate organization, with effective thesis, transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
-All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized.
Argument is strongly convincing.

Approved topic is defined but more background may be needed. Position is clear. Thesis is effective with clear controlling idea. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Most information is analyzed, some just summarized.
Argument is convincing.

Topic is given, but background may be lacking. Position can be determined, but may be either not clearly stated or is not sufficiently judgmental. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized. Argument could be more convincing.

-Topic is given, but may not be clear. Background is insufficient. Position may or may not be clear. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Information is merely stated or summarized.
Argument may or may not be convincing.

-Paper meets required length; MLA format is correct; complete evidence of process. Copies of all electronic sources attached.

-Paper meets required length; few or no errors in MLA format.
Evidence of process. Copies of all electronic sources attached.

-Paper is just short of required length and /or some errors in MLA format and/or some evidence of process. Copies of electronic sources may or may not be attached.

Paper fails to meet required length and /or many errors in MLA format.
Can have little to no evidence of process.
Copies of electronic sources may or may not be attached.

-Cited 5 or more sources.
-Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
-All information is relevant to topic.
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.

-Cited 5 or fewer sources.
-Sources are mostly reliable.

-Most information relevant to topic.
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.

-Failed to cite 5 sources
-Source reliability may be questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic.

-Failed to cite sources or insufficient sources.
-Source reliability is questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic.