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Research Paper Outline Rubric 
Formal Research Outline
This is the grading rubric for your outline assignment. Make sure you follow Chicago or MLA format and include a Bibliography page as noted on the assignment sheet.
Rubric Code: Z23BB2W
By masuccim
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Skilled

3 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Approaching Proficiency

1 pts

Unacceptable

0 pts

Thesis and Development

Skilled

Thesis is clear and gracefully structured; it is clearly argumentative, provides a compelling argument (so what?), and establishes specifics of the essay.
The main points and sub points of the outline clearly connect to the thesis and adhere to the argument proposed.
Proficient

Thesis is clear and well structured; it is clearly argumentative, provides some rationale for the argument (so what?), and may establish specifics of the essay.
The main points and sub points of the outline connect to the thesis and adhere to the argument proposed.
Approaching Proficiency

Thesis is somewhat clear and may need structural revision. The thesis provides an argument, but the rationale for that argument may be slightly obscure. The thesis does not provide many, if any, specifics of the essay.
The main points and sub points of the outline are inconsistently connected to the proposed argument.
Unacceptable

Thesis is weak due to a lack of clarity, structural issues, or lack of argument. There is little or no rationale for the argument, and the main points and sub points are not representative of the proposed argument.
Content of Ideas

Skilled

The key points and sub points of the outline are well-developed (there are sub points and sub sub points where needed), and the outline is developed enough to easily and logically follow the ideas present in the argument.
Main points are placed in a logical and clearly purposeful order that enhances the argument proposed in the thesis.
Proficient

The key points and sub points of the outline are adequately developed (there are sub points and sub sub points where needed), and the outline is developed enough to logically follow the ideas present in the argument.
Main points are placed in a logical order that may enhance the argument proposed in the thesis.
Approaching Proficiency

The key points and sub points of the outline are slightly underdeveloped; ideas need to be added and established in order for the argument to make sense. The outline is mostly logical in regard to the arrangement of main ideas, but there may be areas that could use restructuring.
Unacceptable

The key points and sub points of the outline are underdeveloped; ideas need to be added and established in order for the argument to make sense and be worthwhile. The outline is, at times, illogical in regard to the arrangement of main ideas, and there may be areas that could use restructuring.
Source Use and Quality

Skilled

There are between 3 and 5 high quality sources noted in the outline, and the sources are used in a meaningful and complex way within the outline. The outline also includes a reference to and refutation of a counterclaim from a source. The works cited page is attached and accurately formatted.
Proficient

There are between 3 and 4 quality sources noted in the outline, and the sources are used in a meaningful way within the outline. The sources are correctly noted in MLA format, and the works cited page is attached and accurate as well.
Approaching Proficiency

There are some sources noted in the outline, but not the full 3 required for the essay. Some sources may be of questionable quality. The sources are mostly accurately noted using MLA format, but this needs some revision. The works cited page is attached, but may not be formatted correctly.
Unacceptable

There are minimal to no sources noted in the outline, or sources are consistently marked with improper citation methods. Some sources may be of questionable quality. The works cited page is incorrectly done or is missing.
Outline Preparation Activity

Skilled

The outline preparation activity has been completed and provides great detail in the qualified claim as well as the key ideas and sub points. The ideas have been categorized and organized so that the connections among ideas are meaningful and compelling.
Proficient

The outline preparation activity has been completed and provides sufficient detail in the qualified claim as well as the key ideas and sub points. The ideas have been categorized and organized so that the connections among ideas are clear.
Approaching Proficiency

The outline preparation activity has been completed, but may be lacking detail in the qualified claim. The listing and organization of key ideas and sub points is underdeveloped.
Unacceptable

The outline preparation activity has not been completed or has not been completed fully enough to track the student's thought process.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research


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