iRubric: AP Research Paper Rubric

--Topic specific enough for length of paper and/or a valid topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, demonstrates depth and complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion demonstrate clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows changes in thinking process throughout entire project.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or altered topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or topical
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows a few changes in thinking process throughout entire project.

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or changed topic for research
--Support for thesis barely sufficient
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows no change in thinking process throughout entire project.

-- Voice consistent and appropriate
-- Effective word choice and integration of rhetorical strategies and elements
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met rhetorical style. Voice and tone are sophisticated. Sentence variations noted.
--Counterargument clearly presented
--Suggestions and recommendations logically extend from structure of argument

-- 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, lacks sophistication in rhetorical applications, voice is status quo and lacks variation
-- Suggestions and recommendations are broad and are not innovative

-- 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
--Lacks attention to rhetorical dynamics