iRubric: Informative Project Research MLA Paper rubric

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research
--Support for thesis barely sufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

--Consistent and appropriate voice
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice
--No spelling errors
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
--Met all style and min/max page requirements

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate
-- Fairly effective word choice
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors
--Met most style and min/max page requirements

-- 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