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High School Research Paper Rubric 
Rubric Code: UX4C8A4
By szenko
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  No Evidence

0 pts

Does Not Meet Standard

1 pts

Nearly Meets Standard

2 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Exceeds Standard

4 pts

Title Page

No Evidence

Absent
Does Not Meet Standard

Evidence of 2 or less
Nearly Meets Standard

Evidence of 3
Meets Standard

Evidence of 4
Exceeds Standard

Title
Your Name, Teacher's name, Course Period, Date, No errors
Thesis Statement

No Evidence

Absent, No evidence.
Does Not Meet Standard

Incomplete and/or unfocused.
Nearly Meets Standard

States the paper's purpose in a single sentence.
Meets Standard

Clearly states the paper's purpose in a single sentence.
Exceeds Standard

Clearly and concisely states the paper's purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging, and thought provoking.
Introduction

No Evidence

Absent, No evidence.
Does Not Meet Standard

There is no clear introduction or main topic and the structure of the paper is missing.
Nearly Meets Standard

The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.
Meets Standard

The introduction states that main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
Exceeds Standard

The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
Body

No Evidence

Not applicable
Does Not Meet Standard

Each paragraph fails to develop the main idea.
Nearly Meets Standard

Each paragraph lacks supporting detail sentences.
Meets Standard

Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.
Exceeds Standard

Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.
Organization-Structure

No Evidence

Not applicable.
Does Not Meet Standard

No evidence of structure or organization.
Nearly Meets Standard

Logical organization; organization of ideas not fully developed.
Meets Standard

Paragraph development present but not perfected.
Exceeds Standard

Writer demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization.
Conclusion

No Evidence

Absent
Does Not Meet Standard

Incomplete and/or unfocused.
Nearly Meets Standard

The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis.
Meets Standard

The conclusion restates the thesis.
Exceeds Standard

The conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis.
Mechanics

No Evidence

Not applicable
Does Not Meet Standard

Numerous and distracting errors in sentence structure and word usage.
Nearly Meets Standard

Many errors in sentence structure and word usage.
Meets Standard

Almost no errors in sentence structure and word usage.
Exceeds Standard

No errors in sentence structure and word usage.
Citation/Works cited

No Evidence

Not applicable
Does Not Meet Standard

Absent
Nearly Meets Standard

Few cited words, both text and visual, are done in the correct format.
Meets Standard

Some cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format. Inconsistencies evident.
Exceeds Standard

All cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format with no errors.
Content

No Evidence

Absent content, structure and organization
Does Not Meet Standard

Contains less that 5 criteria needed for paper
Nearly Meets Standard

Contains 5-6 of criteria for paper; and/or poorly organized.
Meets Standard

Contains 6-7 of criteria for paper. Organization not fully developed
Exceeds Standard

All required information is discerned with clarity and precision. Meets all criteria for paper; Abstract, Outline, Thesis, Works Cited in body of paper, Required Sources, Title page, Running header




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