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Research Essay Rubric 
Community Research Essay
Rubric Code: R9A47C
By wrmulock
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Subject: Geology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Level 1

1

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Level 2

2

(N/A)

Level 3

3

(N/A)

Level 4

4-5

(N/A)

Content & Development

Level 1

- Content is incomplete
- Content is NOT supported with reliable evidence.
Level 2

- Content is not comprehensive, major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.<BR>
- Reasons are rarely supported with reliable evidence.
Level 3

- Content fairly comprehensive, accurate and clearly presented<BR>
- Major points are stated but are not well supported.<BR>
- Most reasons are supported with reliable evidence.
Level 4

- Content is comprehensive, accurate and clearly presented<BR>
- Major points are stated and are well supported.<BR>
- All arguments are supported with reliable evidence.
Organization & Structure

Level 1

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.<BR>
- The essay is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts.<BR>
- Conclusion doesn't tie up the writers purpose, the thesis statement is not restated.
Level 2

- Structure of the essay is not easy to follow.<BR>
- Transitions need improvement.<BR>
- Conclusion doesn't tie up the writers purpose clearly and the thesis statement is not restated.
Level 3

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow.<BR>
- Transitions are presented.<BR>
- Conclusion ties up the writers purpose and fairly restates the thesis statement.
Level 4

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow, and interesting.<BR>
- Transitions are excellent and aide the reader's understanding of the ideas presented.<BR>
- Conclusion ties up the writers purpose and adequately restates the thesis statement.
Format

Level 1

- No thesis statement.<BR>
- Paper lacks or incorrectly uses many elements of correct MLA formattting.<BR>
- Essay is inadequate/excessive in length.
Level 2

- Incomplete thesis statement.<BR>
- Paper follows most MLA guidelines.<BR>
- Paper is over/ under necessary.
Level 3

- Good thesis statement.<BR>
- Paper follows designated MLA guidelines with only minor errors.<BR>
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Level 4

- Clear thesis statement.<BR>
- Paper follows designated MLA guidelines in all details without error.<BR>
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.






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