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Research Essay 
NHD Research Essay
Multi-Paragraph Essay Rubric: Research Essay
Rubric Code: P5348W
By Smckelvey
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Emergent

3 pts

Developing

6 pts

Expanding

9 pts

Proficient

12 pts

Introduction

Emergent

Introduction does not introduce topic.
Developing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.
Expanding

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Thesis

Emergent

No thesis provided.
Developing

There is some evidence of thesis, but it is confusing or does not use the X, Y, Z format.
Expanding

Thesis is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.
It is related to the rest of essay.
Proficient

Thesis is thorough and stated clearly, and provides parallel support for the body of the essay.
Outline

Emergent

Fails to organize ideas.
Developing

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.
Expanding

Uses an identifiable
organizational plan.
Proficient

Establishes a clear and logical organization.
X - Evidence and Commentary

Emergent

No evidence or details are provided. Commentary is missing or unrelated.
Developing

There may be some evidence and commentary, but details are inadequate and comments are missing or repetitive.
Expanding

There is adequate evidence, though some may be missing. Commentary is included, but may not fully support the thesis.
Proficient

Evidence and Commentary clearly provide support for the thesis and are interesting and well written.
Y - Evidence and Commentary

Emergent

No evidence or details are provided. Commentary is missing or unrelated.
Developing

There may be some evidence and commentary, but details are inadequate and comments are missing or repetitive.
Expanding

There is adequate evidence, though some may be missing. Commentary is included, but may not fully support the thesis.
Proficient

Evidence and Commentary clearly provide support for the thesis and are interesting and well written.
Z - Evidence and Commentary

Emergent

No evidence or details are provided. Commentary is missing or unrelated.
Developing

There may be some evidence and commentary, but details are inadequate and comments are missing or repetitive.
Expanding

There is adequate evidence, though some may be missing. Commentary is included, but may not fully support the thesis.
Proficient

Evidence and Commentary clearly provide support for the thesis and are interesting and well written.
Conclusion

Emergent

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Developing

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Expanding

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy or does not restate the thesis.
Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Research

Emergent

Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Developing

Did some research and attempted to create use it in the writing.
Expanding

Good research is evident and used to explain the topic.
Proficient

Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well.
Papers mechanics

Emergent

Errors are glaring, making the essay difficult to read. Verb tense changes.
Writing is jumbled and confusing.
Developing

Flow of writing is hard to follow.
Some minor verb tense errors. Some errors detract from the flow of paper.
Expanding

Some errors found but they do not detract from the flow of the paper.
The writing is generally clear, but some sentence structure or vocabulary usage problems.
Proficient

Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Strong vocabulary and sentence structure.
Writing is clear and easy to understand.
Works Cited and MLA Format

Emergent

WC is not present or in-text citations are missing or formatted incorrectly.
Developing

WC is present, but is not MLA formatted or does not match the in-text citations.
Expanding

WC and in-text citations are present in MLA style. May not be in alphabetic order or missing a minor element.
Proficient

WC and in-text citations are correctly formatted, present and assist the reader.



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