Research Presentation/ Paper Rubric
Student _________________________________
Teacher _________________________
Date ____________________________
Comments
Traits
Score
CLEAR, WELL-DEVELOPED IDEAS & INFORMATION

Provide sufficient background & context on the topic;
explain why the question is an important one to consider

Make a clear claim/ take a position on the topic

Provide logical evidence from your sources to support your
claim

Conclude your thoughts & findings. Include your own
analysis of the topic. What should be considered moving
forward?
40
Points
30
Points
RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS

4 or more credible sources used

Facts & evidence extracted from sources. (Thorough
Research Notes and/or Source Sheets)
20
Points
WORKS CITED / PLAGIARISM

All Sources Cited

All paraphrased info and images cited parenthetically (except
“general” knowledge)
GRAMMAR, MECHANICS, SPELLING

Free from mechanical, grammatical, punctuation errors

Free from spelling errors
10
Points
Total __________