Dr. J. M. Denison S.S.
History Department
CHC2D
NAME: _____________________________________
THE HISTORICAL RESEARCH ESSAY: TRACING THEMES IN CANADIAN HISTORY
CULMINATING COURSE RESEARCH RUBRIC
Essay Research
Level 4 (80% t0 100%)
Level 3 (70% to 79%)
Level 2 (60-69%)
Thinking
*exceptionally detailed
outline
*includes clear
introductory sentences
and supporting details
*Minimum of 6 wellchosen quotations
from a wide variety of
sources that are all
properly cited
*2 quotations used to
provide proof for each
premise
*Minimum of 6 sources
*An exceptional variety of
sources, including books,
articles, encyclopaedia
and Internet
*Each source has a
separate page for the
notes
*no Wikipedia notes
*All notes are in your own
words except for
quotations
*very good details in
outline
*includes good
introductory sentences
*Minimum of 5 very good
quotations from a wide
variety of sources that
are all properly cited
*quotations are used to
provide proof for each
argument
*good details in
outline
*introductory
sentences are clear
but need more detail
*Minimum of 4
quotations from a
different sources
*quotations are used
to provide proof
more arguments
*details in outline
need more
information
*topic given for
introductory
sentences but no
sentences
*less than 4
quotations used as
proof
*more evidence
needed
*Minimum of 5 sources
*A very good variety of
sources, including books,
articles, encyclopaedia
and Internet
*Each source has a
separate page for the
notes
*no Wikipedia notes
*All notes are in your own
words except for
quotations
*Minimum of 4
sources
*Some variety of
sources
*Each source has a
separate page for the
notes
*no Wikipedia notes
*All notes are in your
own words except
for quotations
*Bibliography has a
minimum of 6 sources
*Exceptional variety of
sources used
*Excellent MLA format
*On a separate page
*Bibliography has a
minimum of 5 sources
*Very good variety of
sources used
*MLA format
*minor errors
*On a separate page
*Bibliography has a
minimum of 4
sources
*Good variety of
sources used
*MLA format
*many minor errors/
major error
*not in alphabetical
order
*Less than 4 sources
*Limited variety of
sources
*Each source has a
separate page for the
notes
*no Wikipedia notes
*All notes are in your
own words except
for quotations
*no source
information given on
notes
*Less than 4 sources
*Limited variety of
sources used
*Weak MLA format
*several minor
and/or major errors
*Not on a separate
page
Outline
*Quotations
*Evidence used
*supporting details
/10
Knowledge
Research notes
/10
Application
Bibliography
/10
Total Marks
Thinking
Knowledge & Understanding
Application
/10 marks
/10 marks
/10 marks
Total
/30 marks
Level 1 (50-59%)
Dr. J. M. Denison S.S.
History Department
CHC2D
NAME: _____________________________________
THE HISTORICAL RESEARCH ESSAY: TRACING THEMES IN CANADIAN HISTORY
CULMINATING COURSE ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC
Final Essay
Thinking
Level 4 (80% to 100%)
*Support of Ideas
*Analysis
/20
Knowledge
*Quality of Information
*Evidence –quotations
/20
Application
*Introduction
* Thesis
* Conclusion
* References (Quotations)
/15
Communication
*Organization
*Development of Ideas
*Language Conventions
/15
Level 3 (70% to 79%)
Level 2 (60-69%)
Level 1 (50-59%)
-exceptionally critical, relevant
and consistent connections made
between arguments, evidence,
subtopics, & thesis / topic
showing excellent analysis
-consistent connections
made between evidence,
subtopics, arguments &
thesis / topic showing
good analysis
-some connections made
between evidence,
subtopics, arguments &
thesis / topic showing
analysis
-limited connections
made between
evidence, subtopics,
arguments & thesis /
topic
-lack of analysis
-limited information on
topic with lack of
research, details or
historically accurate
evidence (3 quotations)
*quotations not cited
-paper is exceptionally
researched, extremely detailed
and historically accurate with
critical evidence (minimum 6
quotations) from a wide variety
of sources that are all properly
cited
-exceptional introduction that
grabs interest of reader and
states background information,
controversial question, topic,
thesis, and all subtopics in
proper order
- thesis is exceptionally clear,
arguable, well developed, and a
definitive statement
-excellent summary of topic
(with no new information),
thesis & all subtopics in proper
order with concluding ideas that
leave an impact on reader
-proper detailed format always
used consistently & correctly to
validate evidence in paper
-exceptionally clear, logical,
mature, and thorough
development of subtopics that
support thesis with excellent
transition b/w paragraphs
-paper is very concise, clear,
with consistently proper
grammar, spelling and
paragraphing
-paper is well researched
in detail with accurate &
critical evidence
(minimum 5 quotations)
from a variety of sources
that are properly cited
-some aspects of paper is
researched with some
accurate evidence
(minimum 4 quotations)
from limited sources with
some citations
-proficient introduction
that states background
information, controversial
question, topic, thesis, and
all subtopics in proper
order
- thesis is a clear and
arguable statement of
position
-good summary of topic,
thesis and all subtopics
with clear concluding
ideas
-consistent & correct
format inserted to validate
evidence
-adequate introduction
that states topic , thesis
and some of the subtopics
- thesis is somewhat clear
and arguable
-adequate summary of
topic, thesis and some
subtopics with some final
concluding ideas
- sometimes inconsistent
use of references with
limited details
-weak introduction of
topic, thesis &
subtopics
-thesis is weak and
lacks an arguable
position
-lack of summary of
topic, thesis &
subtopics with weak
concluding ideas
-inconsistent use of
reference information
with limited details and
improper format
-clear and logical subtopic
order that supports thesis
with good transitions b/w
paragraphs
-paper is clear, with
mostly proper grammar,
spelling and paragraphing
-somewhat clear and
logical development of
subtopics with adequate
transitions b/w paragraphs
-paper has some errors in
grammar, spelling and
paragraphing
-paper lacks clear and
logical development of
ideas with weak
transition b/w ideas and
paragraphs
- inconsistent grammar,
spelling and
paragraphing
throughout paper
**Note: A student who does not achieve a level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment
RESEARCH
ESSAY
TOTAL
/30
/70
/100