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Research Paper (MLA Format) 
Research Paper (MLA Format)
Rubric Code: Y8A377
By jweiss2
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  EXCELLENT

4 pts

WELL DONE

3 pts

AVERAGE

2 pts

POOR

1 pts

Content

EXCELLENT

Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions.
WELL DONE

Topic stated clearly. Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth. Organization, transitions.
AVERAGE

Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions.
POOR

Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Quality of Research

EXCELLENT

Sources reliable and properly cited. All information relevant to topic. Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious.
WELL DONE

Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. Most information relevant to topic. Research of sufficent depth.
AVERAGE

Source reliablility questionable. Some information relevant to topic. Surface research.
POOR

No sources cited. Source reliablility questionable. Little information relevant to topic. Minimal research.
Introductory paragraph

EXCELLENT

Introductory paragraph has an intro statement, thesis statement and supporting arguments. Paragraph is clear, concise and explains how and what you are atempting to prove.
WELL DONE

Introductory paragraph has 1 or 2 of the flowing: intro statement, thesis statement and supporting arguments. Paragraph explains how and what you are atempting to prove.
AVERAGE

The following are attempted: intro statement, thesis statement and supporting arguments. Paragraph trys to explain how and what you are atempting to prove.
POOR

Introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Body Paragraphs

EXCELLENT

The essay contains 5 or more body paragraphs. Each paragraph has a clear topic sentence, 4 or more supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence the links to the next paragraph.
WELL DONE

The essay contains less then 5 body paragraphs. Each paragraph has a clear topic sentence, 4 or more supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
AVERAGE

The essay contains 5 or less body paragraphs. Each paragraph is missing one or more of the following. Topic sentence, supporting sentence and concluding sentence.
POOR

The essay has no body paragraphs.
Works Cited Page

EXCELLENT

Complete Works Cited page.
WELL DONE

All sorces cited in Works Cited page, but impropper format.
AVERAGE

Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but impropper format.
POOR

No Works Cited page.
MLA

EXCELLENT

Correct MLA format(not including Works Cited Page).
WELL DONE

No more than 2 errors (not including Works Cited Page).
AVERAGE

Format does not completely meet criteria. 3 or more errors (not including Works Cited Page).
POOR

Format does not meet criteria (not including Works Cited Page).
Grammar and Mechanics

EXCELLENT

Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
WELL DONE

Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors. Less than three total errors.
AVERAGE

Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling errors. ew errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. ew punctuation or capitalization errors.
POOR

Voice inconsistent. neffective word choice. pelling errors. any errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. any errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Concluding paragraph

EXCELLENT

Gives a summary of the essay. Paragraph restates thesis, sumerizes supporting arguments and ends with a concluding sentence.
WELL DONE

Gives a summary of the essay. Includes some of the following: restates thesis, sumerizes supporting arguments and ends with a concluding sentence.
AVERAGE

Atempts to summerize essay.
POOR

No evidence of a concluding paragraph.



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