Skip to main content
iRubric: Genius Hour Research Paper Rubric 7th Grade

iRubric: Genius Hour Research Paper Rubric 7th Grade

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Genius Hour Research Paper Rubric 7th Grade 
TOUR 325 - Assignment 4 - Research Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: AX5B9B6
By gholter
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Research Essay
  Excellent

Meets all criteria at a<BR>
high level<BR>
<BR>
10 marks

4 pts

Good

Meets criteria<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
8 marks

3 pts

Fair

Meets minimum criteria<BR>
<BR>
6 marks

2 pts

Poor

Does not meet criteria<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
3 marks

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Introduction is included and tells the reader why the paper is created and what is included.
Good

Introduction is included and only tells the reader why the paper is created or what is included.
Fair

Introduction is included but is unclear.
Poor

No introduction is included or the document begins in some other format
Main Body

Excellent

The main body contains three subtopics related to the main research topic. It is two pages in length
Good

The main body contains at least three subtopics but one is not related to main idea or contains only two related subtopics.
Fair

The main body contains less than three subtopics and two of them do not relate to the main topic.
Poor

The main body contains less than two sub topics.
Thoroughness

Excellent

The topic is thoroughly explained/described and supported by valid details/examples from credible sources.
Good

The topic is adequately explained/described and supported by some valid details/examples.
Fair

The topic is not adequately explained/described and or not supported by valid details/examples.
Poor

The topic is not explained/described or supported by details and examples.
Organization/Unity

Excellent

Essay is well organized, and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
Good

Essay is mostly organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
Fair

Essay is somewhat organized, with limited use of transitional devices for unity and fluidity.
Poor

Essay lacks sufficient organization and few if any transitional devices are used to create unity and fluidity.
Voice/Word Choice

Excellent

A consistent and appropriate voice. There is suitable and accurate word choice which helps the reader understand unfamiliar terms.
Good

The voice is mostly consistent. There is fairly effective word choice and unfamiliar terms are defined.
Fair

The voice is somewhat consistent. There is correct word choice but unfamiliar terms are not understood by the reader.
Poor

The voice is inconsistent or inappropriate. The word choice is ineffective. The reader is left wondering what unfamiliar terms mean.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling

Excellent

There are less than 3 grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
Good

There are less than 6 errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation and the sentences flow well.
Fair

There are less than 8 errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation.
Poor

Poor-Confusing
Grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader’s ability to easily read the essay
Conclusion

Excellent

It restates the main idea and subtopics and has a closing statement.
Good

It is missing one of the following- restatement of main idea, subtopic(s), or closing statement.
Fair

It is missing two of the following- restatement of main idea, subtopic(s), or closing statement.
Poor

No conclusion is included.
Citations and References

Excellent

All sources cited and conform to MLA citation requirements. The bibliography page, contains a minimum of 3 on-line sources, one book/magazine/pamphlet source, and or one video source,
Good

Your bibliography is missing one of the requirements listed in the Excellent category.
An additional point taken for not in proper format.
Fair

Your bibliography is missingtwo requirements from the Excellent category.
An additional point taken for not in proper format.
Poor

Your bibliography is missing three or more requirements from the Excellent category.
An additional point taken for not in proper format.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing



Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n16