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Cross-Curricular Research Essay

English 102: Research Essay

Rubric Code: RX32X8B

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Rubric: English 102 Researh Essay
	Exceeds Expectations 10 pts	Meets Expectations 8 pts	Approaches Expectations 6 pts	not included or on par 5 pts
MLA format and citations	Exceeds Expectations The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. In addition, student includes a Works Cited page that is formatted correctly.	Meets Expectations The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. Works Cited page is, for the most part, formatted correctly.	Approaches Expectations Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased passages are cited but not cited correctly. Works Cited page is included but is formatted incorrectly.	not included or on par Student does not use correct MLA format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages; there may be evidence of plagiarism. No Works Cited page is included.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling	Exceeds Expectations There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar or spelling. The title of the work and evidence from the work are correctly capitalized and punctuated throughout.	Meets Expectations There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Most conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.	Approaches Expectations There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Only some of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.	not included or on par There are many serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling. Few or none of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Introduction/Thesis	Exceeds Expectations Intro engages the reader, introduces textual issues, and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated and exhibits analytical thinking, engagement with the topic, and complexity; texts, authors referenced within first two paragraphs.	Meets Expectations Intro leads reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated and contains a position and a rationale, but one or the other may not be effective; exhibits some analytical thinking, texts, authors, and issues referenced.	Approaches Expectations Intro leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking; texts and authors may be referenced.	not included or on par Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; texts, authors, and issues are not referenced.
Organization	Exceeds Expectations Essay begins with clear intro and thesis, paragraphs begin with topic sentences, relate back to the thesis, and contain appropriately organized quotes. Transitions are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis, but does not merely summarize. Page requirement is met.	Meets Expectations Essay begins with intro and thesis, most supporting paragraphs relate to thesis, and sometimes offer textual support. Transitions are used but are sometimes abrupt. Conclusion sums up argument and connects to thesis. Page requirement is met.	Approaches Expectations Essay begins with intro and thesis, supporting paragraphs list ideas presented in thesis. There are few quotes or quotes are incorrectly executed. Some transitions are used. Conclusion connects to thesis. Page requirement may have been met.	not included or on par Essay begins with intro, thesis is not clearly present. Paragraphs are not well developed; no quotes or textual references are included, or the textual evidence is irrelevant to the topic; conclusion does not connect to thesis. Page requirement may not have been met.
Analysis & Research	Exceeds Expectations The writer is fluent in the language and theory that informs the perspective. Evidence or examples are consistently integrated and support the thesis and topic sentence. Analysis is consistently provided. Student makes relevant connection between sources and demonstrates critical argumentation.	Meets Expectations The writer uses much of the language and theory that informs the perspective. Evidence and examples support the thesis and the topic sentence. Analysis is consistently provided although it may not always connect with the thesis.	Approaches Expectations The writer struggles to use the language and theory that informs the perspective. Some evidence or examples are provided but they may not support the thesis or topic sentence. Essay is heavily dependent on summary and/or the analysis of source(s) may not connect with the thesis. Analysis may be obvious or repetitive.	not included or on par The writer uses little, if any, of the language and theory that informs the perspective. Very little evidence or examples are provided, and there is little or no analysis of source(s).

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