Grammar
Organization
Ideas
MLA Citations
MLA
Heading
Works
Cited
ENGLISH 2 GENOCIDE RESEARCH PAPER
NAME______________________
0
Disregards MLA format. Works
Cited contains major errors.
1
Major errors in MLA Works Cited.
2
Works Cited format contains one or
two repeated errors.
3
Contains two errors in MLA Works
Cited.
4
Contains one error in MLA Works
Cited.
0
Disregards MLA format
(Heading, Font style and size,
last name and page # )
0
Disregards MLA format and
contains major citation errors.
1
7+ major errors in MLA format
(Heading, Font style and size, last
name and page # ).
6x2=12
7+ major errors in MLA format or intext citations.
2
5-6 errors in the MLA format (Heading,
Font style and size, last name and
page # ).
7x2=14
5-6 errors in the MLA format or in-text
citations.
3
3-4 errors in the MLA format (Heading,
Font style and size, last name and
page # ).
8x2=16
3-4 errors in the MLA format or in-text
citations.
4
1-2 errors in the MLA format
(Heading, Font style and size, last
name and page # ).
9x2=18
1-2 errors in the MLA format or intext citations.
Quotations are not integrated
into student’s writing—most are
“sitting by themselves,”
paraphrases are not setup
Some quotations and paraphrases
may be integrated, but rely solely on
one way of integrating (such as
speaker tags or colons).
Most quotations and paraphrases are
properly integrated, yet may lack
sophistication, or no combination of
direct quotes/paraphrases used.
All quotations and paraphrases are
properly integrated but some could be
integrated in a more sophisticated
manner.
All quotations and paraphrases are
properly & stylistically integrated.
0
Many sections lack logic and
elaboration. Paragraphs
minimally—if at all—answer the
questions; more proof
(quotations/textual support) is
needed. Quotation and
information relevance is
questionable.
0
Essay lacks structure—
ineffective intro/conclusion, few
transitions and no clear
topic/clincher sentences; there
is little to no attempt at
organizing; lacks logic of
sections and/or has unclear
structure. Essay lacks focus.
0
Errors in spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, usage, and
grammar and/or paragraphing
severely affect readability.
6x3=18
Sections are not logical or do not
have sufficient elaboration.
Paragraphs minimally answer
questions; more proof (quotations
/textual support) may be needed.
Ideas may be hard to follow.
Quotation choice or information is
questionable or irrelevant.
6x2=12
Poorly structured essay with
somewhat ineffective introduction
and conclusion, few transitions, and
weak or inferred topic sentences;
logic of sections and structure has
lapses in clarity or effectiveness.
Digressions from three sections in
the thesis exist.
6
Quite a few errors in spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, usage,
and grammar and/or paragraphing
repeatedly affect readability.
7x3=21
Sections may jump from one to
another without enough elaboration.
Paragraphs answer portions of the
questions, though proof (quotations
/textual support) needs to be stronger
and/or more in-depth. Ideas may, at
times, be hard to follow. Required
sources are used appropriately.
7x2=14
Structured essay with a somewhat
effective introduction and conclusion;
transitions (some are cliché) and
topic/clincher sentences are present;
logic of sections and structure is
apparent—may lack in sophistication.
Minor digressions may exist in
adherence to the thesis.
7
Reasonable control over a limited
range of standard writing conventions.
Conventions are sometimes handled
well; at other times, errors are
distracting and impair readability.
8x3=24
Each section contains effective
information and elaboration, helping to
answer all research questions. Ideas
are easy to follow. Points are
supported by good textual examples
and insights.
8x2=16
Fairly well-structured essay with good
introduction, conclusion, transitions
and adequate topic/clincher
sentences; logic of sections and
structure is mostly clear and effective.
Essay adheres to the three sections
presented in the thesis.
9x3=27
Each section contains solid
information and elaboration, and
each section’s questions are
answered and easy to follow. Main
points are strongly supported by
textual examples. Writing contains
original and in-depth information
and insights.
9x2=18
Well-structured essay with effective
introduction, conclusion, transitions
and clear topic/clincher sentences;
logic of sections and structure is
clear and effective.
Essay adheres to the three
sections presented in the thesis.
8
The writer shows control over a range
of standard writing conventions.
Conventions are handled well and
sometimes enhance readability. Errors
are not distracting.
9
The writer demonstrates a good
grasp of standard writing
conventions (e.g., spelling,
punctuation, capitalization,
grammar, usage, paragraphing).
Choppy, rambling, awkward, or
incomplete sentences;
simplistic language; needs
sentence variety and flow.
Some choppy, rambling, awkward,
or incomplete sentences; needs
more sentence variety.
Sentences are occasionally
mechanical or lack flow; sentences are
structured correctly.
Flow is fairly smooth; sentences are
somewhat varied in structure and
length.
Writing has an easy flow;
sentences are varied in structure
and length.
5
Perfect MLA formatted Works Cited. All
sources listed on W.C. are used in the
essay and vice versa.
5
Perfect MLA format (Heading, Font style
and size, last name and page #).
10x2=20
Perfect MLA format. In-text citations are
error free.
Quotations are stylistically integrated in
such a way that direct quotes, summaries
of information, and the writer’s own
commentary are flawlessly integrated.
Combination of direct quotes and
paraphrases are used.
10x3=30
Each section contains excellent
information and elaboration. Approach
and voice is unique and complex.
Information is highly insightful and
strongly supported by excellent textual
examples and support. Writing contains
original and in-depth information and
insights.
10x2=20
Meticulously organized such that the
information builds (information presented
in any other order would not be as
strong); transitions are subtle and highly
effective.
10
Virtually error-free. The writer goes
beyond standard writing conventions,
such that he/she uses conventions
effectively to enhance readability.
Writing is sophisticated in style.
TOTAL POINTS________/90
Word Choice &
Voice
Feedback & Comments ONLY
Limited or misused language.
Redundant or full of clichés.
Style distracts from the overall
effectiveness of the essay; the
writing style is not appropriate
for the audience & purpose.
Inconsistent tense and/or point
of view.
Misused or casual language. Some
lack of clarity. Passive voice
consistently used. The author’s
viewpoint is expressed in a style that
is somewhat appropriate for the
audience & purpose. Inconsistent
tense and/or point of view.
Language is functional but bland.
Uses familiar words & phrases as well
as passive voice & everyday nouns.
Conveys l meaning. The author’s
viewpoint is expressed in a style that
is appropriate for the audience &
purpose.
Writing is polished at times &
vocabulary is mostly colorful. Conveys
meaning with minor exceptions.
Primarily uses active voice. Viewpoint
is expressed in a somewhat unique &
interesting style, specific to the
audience & purpose.
Words convey intended message in
an accurate, interesting, & natural
way. Appropriate for purpose &
audience. Primarily uses active
voice.
Words enhance meaning & clarify
understanding. Striking words & phrases
catch the reader’s eye. The author’s
viewpoint is expressed in a unique &
interesting style, specific to the audience
& purpose.