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English 9 Research Paper 
English 9 Research Paper
Rubric for a formal MLA cited research paper adapted/quoted from Glendale Community College's EN 102 Grading Rubric for the Research Paper and irubric rubric.
Rubric Code: VXCB4X9
By laurenjedlan
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction and Thesis x2

Poor

"Introduction is inadequate and/or needs major work. Writer does not attempt to create interest. Relevance is not clear or is missing. Introduction is missing."

No thesis given.
Fair

"Introduction is adequate, but does not catch the reader’s attention and/or does not clearly set up the purpose of the paper. Needs moderate work.

Thesis is unclear; requires effort on the part of the reader to determine the point of the paper."
Good

"The effective introduction contains some background information, uses a technique for creating interest, develops a clearly stated position, and establishes relevance. Needs minor work."

Clear thesis present, but could be more engaging and/or direct.
Excellent

"The well-developed/powerful introduction engages the readers. It creates interest and establishes relevance.

Clear, engaging THESIS directs the reader toward the point of the paper."
Organization and Conclusion x2

Poor

Topic sentences are not provided; transitions are not provided; "arrangement of paper unclear, illogical;" conclusion is non-existent.
Fair

Topic sentences rarely support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly in some parts; "progression of ideas in paper is awkward, yet moves the reader through the text adequately or without too much confusion;" conclusion attempts to summarize main ideas or restates thesis
Good

Topic sentences mostly support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly in most parts; "progression of ideas makes sense and moves the reader easily through the text"; conclusion summarizes main ideas or restates thesis
Excellent

Topic sentences support thesis; transitions help paper flow smoothly; logical progression of ideas creates unity; conclusion excellently summarizes main ideas, restates thesis; "conclusion summarizes without repeating"
Content x2

Poor

"Body paragraphs inadequately support the thesis, and examples, details, and quotes are undeveloped or non-existent:"

Topic sentences do not relate to thesis; support details awkwardly relate to topic sentences; thesis is barely proven or explained; student sometimes expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details

Length of paper is inadequate
Fair

"Body paragraphs offer [some] support to thesis, but examples, details, and quotes don’t go far enough:"

Topic sentences somewhat relate to thesis; support details mostly relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is explained; student sometimes expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details

Length of paper is under 500 words
Good

"Body paragraphs support thesis with examples, details, and quotes:"

Topic sentences relate to thesis; support details relate to topic sentences and somewhat support thesis; thesis is proven or explained; student expresses his/her ideas on the topic and interprets the support details

Length of paper below or over between 800 and 1200 words.
Excellent

"Body paragraphs fully support thesis with well-developed/ relevant examples, details, and quotes:"

Topic sentences directly relate to thesis; support details relate to topic sentences and support thesis; thesis is solidly proven or explained; student's voice is clearly heard; student expresses his/her ideas on the topic and expertly interprets the support details

Length of paper is between 800 and 1200 words.
Grammar/Spelling

Poor

The main purpose and integrity of the assignment are lost due to too many spelling and mechanical errors. (21+ errors)
Fair

The assignment has a significant amount of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors-- enough that the reader may become distracted. (11-20 errors)
Good

The assignment contains very few grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. (6-10 errors)
Excellent

The assignment is free of grammar, spelling, and capitalization, and punctuation errors. (1-5 errors)
Sentence Structure and Word Choice

Poor

"Sentence structure offers choppy sentences and unclear patterns, making the paper difficult to follow. Errors are noticeable and affect meaning. Most sentences lack varying length or style [sic]. Sentences are rambling or awkward. Extensive editing would be required.

Inappropriate, awkward, or consistently vague word choice; redundancy distracts the reader; words are used incorrectly, sometimes making the message hard to decipher."
Fair

"Sentence structure needs to flow to achieve coherence throughout the paper. Redundancy in sentence patterns occurs; the sentences hang together, getting the job done in a routine fashion. Moderate editing would be required to polish the text.

Needs attention to word choice. Word choice is adequate or vague at times The language is functional, even if it lacks energy. It is easy to figure out the writer's meaning on a general level."
Good

"Sentence structure is smooth and coherent throughout most of the paper. Most sentences are varied in length and style; sentences are not rambling, awkward, or choppy. Minimal editing would be required to polish the text.

Appropriate and correct word choice; words add detail; striking words and phrases are sometimes used in the writing; the writer avoids clichés and slang."
Excellent

"Sentence structure is smooth, skillful, coherent, and mature throughout the paper. Sentences are well built with strong and varied structure that invites expressive [sic] reading. No editing would be required to polish the text.

Precise, skillful word choice; words convey the intended message in an interesting and natural way. The words are powerful and engaging. The words bring the paper to life."
Citations x2

Poor

"In-text citation format has major errors OR In-text citations could be missing.

The in-text citations and/or the Works Cited page indicate that the paper uses information or quotations from three fewer than the correct number of sources.

The Works Cited page indicates that an inadequate variety of sources are used." Focus of research is only on internet sites.

"Major errors in the Works Cited page or it is missing."
Fair

"In-text citation format has moderate errors, and/or the in-text citation does not corresponding completely with the entry on Works Cited page.

The in-text citations and/or the Works Cited page indicate that the paper uses information or quotations from two fewer than the correct number of sources"

The Works Cited page sources lack variety. Focus is too heavy on internet sites.

"Moderate errors in the Works Cited page."
Good

"In-text citation format has minor errors, but it does correspond with an entry on the Works Cited page.

The in-text citations and/or the Works Cited page indicate that the paper uses information or quotations from one fewer than the correct number of sources.

The Works Cited page indicates that an appropriate variety of sources are used, and the appropriate number of internet sites" and printed sources are used.

"Minor errors in the Works C
Excellent

"In-text citations format is correct and corresponds directly with an entry on the Works Cited page.

The in-text citations and/or the works cited page indicate that the paper uses information or quotations from the correct number of sources.

The Works Cited page indicates that an effective variety of sources are used, and that the appropriate number of internet sites" and printed sources are used.

"Works Cited page format is correct."
Format

Poor

No outline page, no works cited page; font larger than 12 point; font is not plain; not double spaced
Fair

No outline page, works cited page; 12 point font; font is not plain; not double spaced
Good

Outline page, works cited page; 12 point font; font is not plain; double spaced
Excellent

Outline page, works cited page; 12 point font; plain font - Times New Roman; double spaced;



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