Research Paper Rubric
6
Exemplary (91-100)
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Thesis is clearly stated, decisive and to the point. Demonstrates exemplary skills of an Effective Writer and SelfDirected Learner.
All topics are addressed and all questions answered. Information clearly relates to the main topic and thesis and
includes several supporting details and /or examples. Demonstrates exemplary skills of an Effective Writer,
Effective Reader and Self-Directed Learner.
Information is well organized with effective paragraphs. All paragraphs are indented, include introductory
sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Demonstrates exemplary skills of an Effective Writer
and Self-Directed Learner.
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Demonstrates exemplary skills of an Effective Writer.
Paper is typed in 10-12 font size, New Times Roman or Courier New, and is double-spaced. Demonstrates skills of
Effective Writer.
Title of paper reflects topic and thesis. Demonstrates exemplary skills of an Effective Writer and Self-Directed
Learner.
Title page includes student's name, teacher’s name, name of course and class period. Reflects skills of SelfDirected Learner.
Research and writing reflects exemplary skills of Self Directed Learner, Effective Writer and Effective Reader.
All information is accurately documented and in the required format. Demonstrates exemplary skills of an
Effective Writer and Self-Directed Learner.
Student cites 10 or more sources. Demonstrates exemplary skills of Self-Directed Learner, Effective Reader and
Effective Writer.
Bibliography is properly formatted. Demonstrates exemplary skills of Self-Directed Learner.
Research paper was submitted during class on due date. Reflects skills of Self-Directed Learner and Respectful
Person.
Goal (84-90)
Proficient (77-83)
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Thesis is clearly stated, but wordy.. Demonstrates skills of an Effective Writer and Self-Directed Learner.
Most topics are addressed and most questions answered. Information relates to the main topic and thesis and
provides at least 3 supporting details and/or examples. Demonstrates skills of an Effective Writer, Effective
Reader and Self-Directed Learner.
Information is effectively organized with well constructed paragraphs. Most paragraphs are indented, include
introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Demonstrates skills of an Effective Writer
and Self-Directed Learner.
Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Demonstrates skills of an Effective Writer.
Paper is typed at 10-12 font size, New Times Roman or Courier New, and is double-spaced. Demonstrates skills of
Effective Writer.
Title of paper reflects topic and indirectly the thesis. Demonstrates some skills of an Effective Writer and SelfDirected.
Title page includes student’s name and teacher’s name, name of course and class period. Reflects skills of SelfDirected Learner.
Research and writing reflects proficient skills of Self-Directed learner, Effective Writer and Effective Reader.
Most information is accurately documented, with a few minor errors in the required format. Demonstrates some
skills of an Effective Writer and Self-Directed Learner..
Student cites at least 7 sources. Demonstrates some skills of Self-Directed Learner, Effective Writer and
Effective Reader.
Bibliography is formatted, but has minor errors. Shows some skills of Self-Directed Learner.
Research paper was submitted on due date. Shows skills of Self-Directed Learner & Respectful Person.
Research Paper Rubric
3
Working Towards Proficiency (70-76)
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Needs Improvement (65-69)
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Thesis is not clear, indecisive, and/or wordy. Demonstrates deficient skills of an Effective Writer and SelfDirected Learner
Few topics are addressed and few questions answered. Information relates vaguely to the main topic and thesis. No
details or examples are provided. Demonstrates deficient skills of an Effective Writer, Effective Reader and SelfDirected Learner.
Information is not well-organized. Paragraphs are poorly constructed. Demonstrates deficient skills of an Effective
Writer and Self-Directed Learner.
Several grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Demonstrates deficient skills of Effective Writer.
The paper is not typed at 10-12 font size, Times New Roman or Courier New, but is double-spaced. Demonstrates
deficient skills of an Effective Writer..
Title page does not include teacher’s name, but has student’s name. Deficient skills of Self-Directed Learner.
Title page does not include either name of course or class period. Deficient skills of Self-Directed Learner.
Research and writing reflects substandard skills of Self-Directed Learner, Effective Writer and Effective
Reader.
Some information is not documented and there are several errors in the required format. Demonstrates deficient
skills of an Effective Writer and Self-Directed Learner.
Student cites less than 6 sources. Demonstrates deficient skills of Self-Directed Learner, Effective Writer and
Effective Reader.
Many errors in the bibliography. Demonstrates deficient skills of Self-Directed Learner.
Research paper was submitted 1 day late. Deficient skills of Self-Directed Learner and Respectful Person.
Not Acceptable (64-Under)
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No statement of thesis or objective for research. Demonstrates minimal or no skills of an Effective Writer and
Self-Directed Learner.
Only one or two topics are addressed. Many questions unanswered. Demonstrates minimal or no skills of an
Effective Writer, Effective Reader and Self-Directed Learner.
Information is disorganized. Appropriate paragraphing is missing. Sentences lack coherence. Demonstrates
minimal or no skills of an Effective Writer and Self-Directed Learner.
Many grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Demonstrates minimal or no skills of an Effective Writer.
Paper is not typed at 10-12 font size, Times New Roman or Courier New, and/or is not double-spaced.
Demonstrates minimal or no skills of an Effective Writer.
There is no title page. Minimal or no skills of Self-Directed Learner.
Research and writing reflects minimal or no skills as Self-Directed Learner, Effective Writer and Effective
Reader.
Information is not documented and not formatted. Demonstrates minimal or no skills of an Effective Writer and
Self-Directed Learner.
Student cites less than 6 sources. Demonstrates lack of skills of Self-Directed Learner, Effective Writer and
Effective Reader.
No bibliography provided, or many errors in the bibliography. Demonstrates minimal or no skills of Self-Directed
Learner.
Research paper was submitted more than 1 day late. Minimal skills of Self-Directed Learner and Respectful
Person.