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Research Paper (7-8th) 
Rubric Code: W56A7X
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

TOTAL

(N/A)

Quality of research

Poor

--1 or no sources used--Source reliablility questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Fair

--Failed to use least 2 sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Good

--used 2-3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Excellent

--used 4 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
TOTAL
Content

Poor

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Fair

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.
Good

--Topic stated clearly.
--Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.
Excellent

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
TOTAL
Grammar and Mechanics

Poor

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Very few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
TOTAL
Font & Readability

Poor

--Paper is typed but is using an improper font that is difficult to read or is too large.
OR the paper is typed in differing fonts and font sizes, insufficient page amount, not double-spaced
Fair

Paper is typed using an improper font but it is still readable or the font is large but not too big, 1/2 page
Good

Paper is typed using an improper font that is readable and the font size is appropriate for a research paper, 3/4 page
Excellent

Paper is typed in 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font, 2 pages, double-spaced
TOTAL



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  • Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing


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