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Research Paper Rough Draft 
Research Paper Rough Draft - 2nd copy
The rough draft of the research paper should be a minimum of 5 pages double-spaced with a clear introduction, a well-developed body of the paper, and a conclusion. The paper should include a works cited (bibliography) and follow MLA format.
Rubric Code: DX2BCBB
By aprilwalker
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Research Paper Rough Draft
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

7 pts

Poor

6 pts

Introduction

Excellent

The student has introduced the topic of the paper well, has a clear thesis statement, and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph. The student has used a great hook to grab the reader's attention.
Good

The student has introduced the topic of the paper, has a thesis statement, and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph. The student has used a decent hook to grab the reader's attention.
Fair

The student has introduced the topic of the paper and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph, but the introduction is lacking a hook and/or needs to work on having a better thesis statement.
Poor

The student has an introduction, but he/she needs to work on making the sentences flow, adding a hook and/or adding a thesis statement.
Citations

Excellent

All of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, with or without signal phrases, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's name.
Good

Most of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, with or without signal phrases, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's name.
Fair

Some of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, with or without signal phrases, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's name.
Poor

Few of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, with or without signal phrases, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's name.
Organization

Excellent

The paper follows proper format with interesting transitions, stays on topic, and the paper flows well.
Good

Most of the paper stays on topic and flows well, but the author may need more transitions and/or to work on formatting.
Fair

The author attempts to create an organized paper, but needs to work on transitions, formatting, and staying on topic.
Poor

The paper was disorganized and difficult to follow. The author needs to work on significant revision.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion accurately sums up what is said in the paper, includes a restatement of the thesis sentence, and provides meaningful insight into the topic.
Good

Conclusion sums up what is said in the paper with some gaps in thought and includes a restatement of the thesis sentence.
Fair

Conclusion sums up what is said in the paper with many gaps in thought OR does not includes a restatement of the thesis sentence.
Poor

Conclusion does not sum up what is said in the paper.
Paper Length & Development

Excellent

The paper is at least 5 pages with well-developed paragraphs.
Good

The paper is at least 5 pages but the paragraphs need to be better developed.
Fair

The paper is 3-4 pages and/or the the paragraphs need to be better developed.
Poor

The paper is incomplete and/or needs significant development.
Conventions

Excellent

The paper has almost no errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
Good

The paper contains only a few errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and/or grammar.
Fair

The paper contains some errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and/or grammar that can be distracting to the reader.
Poor

The paper contains many errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and/or grammar.
Works Cited

Excellent

Works Cited includes all required information in proper MLA format.
Good

Works Cited includes required information with no more than 2-3 errors in MLA format.
Fair

Works Cited is missing a significant amount of required information with more than 3 errors or may need more sources.
Poor

Works Cited does not include required information, is not in MLA format, has many errors and/or does not contain enough sources.




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