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Research Paper - 101 
Research Paper - 101
A rubric for college level research papers.
Rubric Code: VXB5X9B
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

0 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Introduction

Poor

Does not engage the reader with a creative hook, does not provide information necessary to understand basis of research, ineffectively relates or fails to give a thesis.
Fair

Has a moderately engaging hook, provides most of information necessary for understanding basis of research, relates an adequate thesis. May be missing one aspect of introductory elements.
Good

Effectively engages the reader with a creative hook, provides all information necessary for understanding basis of research and relates a strong, articulate thesis.
Nature of Argument

Poor

Does not provide argumentative evidence regarding the issue. Counter argument and rebuttal are irrelevant or missing entirely.
Fair

Argues one side of an issue, but may fail to persuade the reader. Counter argument is not explained or explained only briefly. Rebuttal is weak or incomplete.
Good

Effectively and persuasively argues one side of an issue. Counter argument is explained and negated by rebuttal relevant to both topic and opposing side.
Body Paragraphs

Body Paragraph score will be doubled for up to twenty points
Poor

Does not use the four step body paragraph process. Lacks an orderly format and/or analysis.
Fair

Makes partial use of the four step body paragraph process. May lack sufficient transition to each topic or analysis of topic.
Good

Makes use of the four step body paragraph process in a way that provides an orderly organization and analysis/insight of topic.
Evidence

Evidence score will be tripled for up to thirty points
Poor

Does not use evidence to argue point, does not use credible sources, or does not use sources at all. In-text (parenthetical citations) are sloppily formatted or missing altogether.
Fair

Uses evidence to adequately argue point by giving a brief range of information from mostly credible sources. In-text (parenthetical citations) may be missing elements or incorrectly formatted.
Good

Uses evidence to argue point by giving a full range of information from credible sources. In-text (parenthetical citations) are perfectly formatted.
Conclusion

Poor

Does not conclude topic, or analyze the impact on society. Does not have a restated thesis or final point.
Fair

Adequately wraps up topic, and analysis of the impact on society. Has a weak restated thesis and final point.
Good

Effectively wraps up topic, and analyzes the impact on society. Has a strong restated thesis and final point.
Works Cited

Poor

Formatted in a different style, does not give citations for sources included in paper or is missing.
Fair

Some formatting issues apparent. May not give citations for all sources included in paper.
Good

Perfectly formatted using all sources included in paper.
Conventions

Poor

Poor word choice, many spelling and/or grammar errors.
Fair

Adequate word choice, few spelling and grammar errors.
Good

Innovative word choice, no spelling or grammar errors.



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