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History Research Paper Rubric

Art History Research Paper Rubric

Research Paper Rubric

Rubric Code: Z85497

By timbremser

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion
	Outstanding Nearly Perfect Paper 10 pts	Excellent Approaching Paper 9 pts	Good Quality Paper 8 pts	Average Average Paper 7 pts	Poor Below Average Paper 6 pts	Unacceptable 5 pts
Research 2 times the weight	Outstanding - Student demonstrates an outstanding ability to use research to gather details considering their assigned research topic. -Research is comprehensive. -Research notes are thorough	Excellent - Student demonstrates an excellent ability to use research and course materials to gather details on their assigned research topic) -Research is considerable - Research notes are acceptable	Good - Student demonstrates an adequate ability to use research to gather details on their assigned research topic. - Research is adequate. - Research notes are adequate but lacks important elements.	Average - Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research to gather details on their assigned topic - Research requires more breadth. - There are research notes.	Poor - Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and course materials to gather details and argues with little understanding of their research topic -Inadequate research and accompanying notes.	Unacceptable - Student was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge on assigned topic. - Little or no research and no notes.
Organization & Structure 2 times the weight	Outstanding - Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. -Thesis statement is clear and relates to the content of the paper. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Introduction and conclusion are logical and flows from the body of the paper.	Excellent - Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. -Thesis statement is clear and relates to the content of the paper - Paragraph transitions are present. - Introduction and conclusion are logical.	Good - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. -Thesis statement is clear and relates to content of the paper. - Paragraph transitions are present but sometimes awkward. - Introduction and conclusion are present.	Average - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Introduction is present. Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thought. - Introduction and/or conclusion is missing or does not make sense.	Unacceptable - Unacceptable - No identifiable thesis. - Student was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Content 2 times the weight	Outstanding - Historical content is factually correct and clearly stated. - Understanding of the topic is thorough. - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Clear and well integrated formal description of the historical content to support analysis. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing is clear and well written.	Excellent - Historical content is factually correct and there is an understanding of the topic. - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive - Clear and well integrated formal description of historical content to support analysis - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Responses are sufficient, timely and address assignment including course concepts - Content and purpose of the writing are clear	Good - Historical content is stated - Content is accurate and persuasive. -Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and sources indicated - Clear formal description of the historical content to support analysis - Major points are stated and supported. - Responses are adequate and address assignment. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Average - Historical content is stated but there is obvious confusion as to the topic - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. -Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and sources indicated - Formal description included but vague. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Poor - Little or no historical content or obvious confusion about the topic - Content is incomplete. -Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and but sources are not indicated and images are not referenced within the body of the paper - Formal description included but vague or under length necessary to explain the details examined. - Major points are not clear or persuasive. - Questions were not adequately answered.	Unacceptable - No formal descriptions - Student was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Format 1 times the weight	Outstanding - Paper follows APA format - In line citations are evident. - Use of end notes or footnotes when appropriate, - Outline, if required, is included and is correctly formatted - Bibliography is included and formatted correctly - Annotated Bibliography, if required is included and is formated correctly -Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and sources indicated - Where appropriate appendices are used -Format enhances readability of paper.	Excellent - Paper follows APA format. - In line citations are evident. -Outline, if required, is included and is correctly formatted -Bibliography is included and formatted correctly - Annotated Bibliography, if required, is included and is formatted correctly -Illustrations (where appropriate) are included and sources indicated - Format enhances readability of paper	Good - Paper follows APA format. - In line citations are evident but incomplete. -Outline, if required, is included -Bibliography is included - Annotated Bibliography, if required, is included - Where appropriate appendices are used - Format is missing some elements.	Average - Paper follows a citation style, some errors. -Outline, if required, is included -Bibliography is included - Annotated Bibliography, if required, is included - Where appropriate appendices are used - Format is not appropriate.	Poor - Paper does not follow any citation style, citations are not in footnote form. -If required, no outline is included -Bibliography is included but not complete or formatted correctly - Annotated Bibliography, if required, is included but not complete or formatted correctly - Format is not appropriate	Unacceptable - No in line citations - If required, no outline is included - Bibliography missing - Student was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
6 Trait Rubric Grade 2 times the weight	Outstanding Student received an average of a 5.51 to 6 on their 6 trait grade	Excellent - Student received an average of 4.51 to a 5.5 on their 6 trait rubric grade	Good - Student received an average of 3.51 to a 4.5 on their 6 trait rubric grade	Average -Student received an average of 2.51 to a 3.5 on their 6 trait rubric grade	Poor - Student received an average of 1.51 to a 2.5 on their 6 trait rubric grade	Unacceptable - Unacceptable<BR> - Student received an average of below a 1.50
Submission 1 times the weight	Outstanding - Assignment submitted on time AND - Is of at least minimum word count	Excellent - Assignment submitted on time AND - Is of at least minimum word count	Good - Assignment submitted on time AND - Is of at least minimum word count	Average - Assignment submitted on time AND - Is of at least minimum word count	Poor - Assignment is not submitted on time OR - Does not have minimum word count	Unacceptable - Assignment is not submitted on time AND - Does not have minimum word count

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