The Research Project Rubric
A+ (100)
A (99-90)
B (89-80)
C (79-70)
D (6960)
F(59below)
Project Points (100 Total)
~ Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are perfect or nearly flawless.
There are very errors, and errors made are inconsequential.
~ It is clear that the writer put forth a high level of effort, used several
sources, and critically thought about each source.
~ The writer demonstrates an excellent understanding of proper MLA
format and bibliography formation.
~ the writing flows well, writer truly has audience in mind. The style is
easy to read and consistent.
Syntax, paragraph structure, and essay structure are nearly flawless or
perfect.
~All technical directions are followed perfectly.
~ Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are nearly flawless; few errors
are made in total.
~ The writer put forth effort and used several research sources that were
appropriate.
~The writer demonstrates a good understanding of MLA format and
Works Cited (bibliographic formation)
~The writing flows well and the paper is easy to read. The writer took
the appropriate audience into account.
~Syntax, paragraph structure, and essay structure are generally good
with some errors. ~All technical directions are followed nearly perfectly.
OVERALL STRUCTURE AND FLOW
~There may be some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, but
they do not detract from paper generally.
~ The writer did ample research and used the required amount of
resources, but the effort was not outstanding.
~ The writing generally understands MLA format and the proper
bibliographic format, but did not display a particularly high level of
understanding of format.
~ The writing flows with few errors. The writer may not have considered
the appropriate audience.
~Syntax, paragraph structure, and essay structure have very few errors.
~All technical directions are followed consistently.
~There are errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that may
detract from the paper.
~ The writer put forth a barely ample effort in research and gathering
resources.
~ the writer barely grasps the MLA format and proper bibliographic
formation.
~ The writing flows but has marked errors. The writer may not have
considered the appropriate audience.
~Syntax, paragraph structure, and essay structure are average and
contain errors. ~Technical directions are followed for the most part.
~There are significant errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that
detract from the overall paper.
~The writer put forth almost no effort in doing the proper research and
consulting the appropriate resources.
The writer clearly has no understanding of the MLA format and
“Works Cited”.
~The writing flows but has marked errors. The writer did not consider
the appropriate audience.
~Syntax, paragraph structure, and essay structure are below average
and there are many errors. ~Technical directions are generally not
followed.
~There are very significant errors in grammar, punctuation, and
spelling that detract from the paper.
~The writer put forth virtually no effort in doing the proper research
~The writer clearly has no understanding of the MLA format and
“Works Cited”.
~The writing does not flow at all, no style is evident, and there is no
evidence that the writer considered an appropriate audience.
~Syntax, paragraph structure, and essay structure are non-existent.
~Technical directions are generally not followed.
INTRODUCTION
10 Pts _____
25 Points___
Appropriate voice/”audience”
Essay stays on-topic
Essay is organized and easy-to read
Research is overall SUFFICIENT
TITLE AND COVER PAGE
5 Points (pts) ____
Title is appropriate
Cover page is completed according to
requirements
GRAMMAR/PUNCTUATION/SPELLING
10 Pts _____
Grammar and sentence structure is correct
Capitalization/Spelling/Punctuation is correct
clear. Student PROOFREAD work.
Introduction is a roadmap for essay
Thesis is within Introduction
Introduction is a good overview of subject
matter
BODY
20 Pts ____
The body is well- researched
The body is well- organized
The writer separates subtopics and different
subject matter
Transitions are seamless
CONCLUSION 10 Pts ____
The conclusion “wraps the essay up”
effectively
Is well organized
Thesis is restated within conclusion
WORKS CITED 10 pts _____
Proper MLA format used
Used ample sources (4 to 6)
Sources are arranged in alphabetical order
Technical Elements
10 Pts ____
Correct page ( ) requirement is satisfied
Project is typed, in black, times Roman, 12
point font
Margins are standard (1”)
Paper is double spaced (NO MORE THAN
STANDARD DOUBLE SPACING)
Research Paper Class Schedule of Assignments (____Semester – Nine weeks)
Week/Date
Activity
Assignment
Introduction of Word processing: Word
Processing
Finding Information: - Research
Process/MLA Overview
Choosing Topic/Thesis
Isearch (narrow Topic)
Research: Valid/Reliable Sources –
MiniLesson Research in media Ctr.
Due Date
MLA Quiz
Complete 3 Exercises Narrowing
Topic on
http://www.esc.edu/esconline/
“Refining the Topic/Thesis” sheet
Find 5 Reliable/Valid Sources
Mini-lesson Note-taking,
paraphrasing/Summarizing (show sample)
Note taking cards/Power Notes/ Cornell
notes
Outlining: Mini-lesson on Outlining
(traditional format) (show sample)
Writing Process I: Introduction
paragraph Mini-Lesson on Opening
and closing paragraphs
Writing Process I: Mini-Lesson on
body and conclusion
Writing Process II: Technical Elements
Mini-lesson on technical elements, font,
margins, editing
Writing Process II: Mini-Lesson on
Revising. Editiong, Grammar/
Punctuation/Spelling (Show example)
Bibliography/Works Cited: Minilesson on Bibliography/Works Cited
Write Outline
Write introductory paragraph
Write body and conclusion
Peer Edit (assign editing partner)
First Draft due
Second Draft due
Final Research paper due
Early deadline_______________
On time deadline_____________
Late deadline _______________
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