Research Essay- Rubric.
Criteria
A
Use of library Used Library time
time
wisely (using
library resources,
taking down notes,
seriously working
on the research
topic) and made
notes in note card.
Met all the
deadlines of the
steps to be
completed in the
process of research.
B
Used library time to
make notes in note
card. Made use of the
library resources. Did
not approach research
topic/ process seriously
and did not meet the
deadlines of the steps to
be completed in the
process of research.
C
Used library time to
work on the topic but
did not make note
cards.
Did not approach
research topic/ process
seriously and did not
meet the deadlines of
the steps to be
completed in the
process of research.
D
Did not focus much
on the research topic
during library time
and did not make
note cards. Did not
approach research
topic/ process
seriously and did not
meet the deadlines
of the steps to be
completed in the
process of research.
Content
The essay is engaging The thesis states the main States main topic but
and relevant.
idea of the paper and is is not engaging and
Thesis clearly and
clear.
does not outline
concisely states the Ideas are supported by
structure.
main idea of the
details and show analysis. Some ideas are
research.
The essay is generally
supported by details
Ideas are supported focused.
and some analysis is
by proper details;
Conclusion tends to
evident.
evidence analysis,
summarize research.
The essay is not
reflection and insight.
focused.
The essay
The conclusion is the
maintains a
summary of the
consistent focus
research.
from beginning to
end.
There is a clear
conclusion as to
why the research is
important.
There is no focus for
the essay and the
thesis is not clear.
Ideas are not
supported with
details. There is no
analysis. There is no
proper conclusion.
Organization
Essay is well
structured.
Ideas are consistent
and coherent and
there is logical
progression of
ideas.
Uses clear and
skillful transitions.
Clear introduction and
conclusion.
Illustrates some
consistency and
shows some logical
progression.
Uses clear transitions.
Introduction and
conclusion is present
but not clear
The essay shows some
attempt of
consistency and order.
There is an attempt of
transitions between
paragraphs.
The ideas are not
presented clearly.
The essay shows little
or no attempt of
transitions between
paragraphs.
Language
Employs
a wide and effectiv
e range of
Employs a range of
appropriate vocabulary
and sentence structure.
Generally employs a
range of appropriate
vocabulary and
Employs a limited
range of appropriate
vocabulary and
Citation
appropriate
vocabulary and
sentence structure.
The essay is
written in formal
language.
Grammar and
syntax are
accurate; very
infrequent errors
do not hinder
communication.
Written in formal
language
Grammar and syntax
are
accurate; occasional err
ors do not hinder
communication.
sentence structure.
Grammar and syntax
are generally
accurate; occasional
errors sometimes
hinder
communication.
Sometimes uses
informal language.
sentence structure.
Frequent errors in
grammar and syntax
hinders
communication.
Uses informal
language
Follows MLA
guidelines:
Follows MLA
Guidelines with few
exceptions:
Inconsistent use of
MLA style guidelines.
Fails to follow MLA
style Guidelines.
Less than 3 cited
sources used.
Some parenthetical
documentation done
incorrectly.
Random MLA
documentation.
Sometimes
information is not
documented.
Layout is not adhering
to MLA format.
Less than 3 cited
sources used.
Little or no
parenthetical
documentation.
Works Cited page is
not in MLA format.
Layout is not
adhering to MLA
format.
Uses 5 or more
cited sources.
Sources meet the
guidelines for
types of sources.
All parenthetical
documentation is in
MLA format.
Works Cited page
is in MLA format.
All the quotes or
information used
are documented in
MLA format.
Layout is according
to MLA format.
3-4 cited sources used.
Sources meet the
guidelines for types of
sources.
Few errors noted in
parenthetical
documentation.
Majority of Works
Cited page is in MLA
format.
Most research info is
Documented.
Layout is not adhering
to MLA format.
Guidelines for types of sources: Use more than one type of source for your research
essay.
Books- Fiction, non-fiction, encyclopedia, reference books
Periodicals- Magazines and newspapers
Videos
Websites