Research Paper Rubric: Genetic Disorders
(Grading Guide. 100 points total)
Criteria
Exemplary
Good
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Cover Sheet
Title, Your name, Teacher’s
name, class, date, no errors
Evidence of 4
Evidence of 3
Evidence of 2 or less
5 points
4 points
3 points
2 points or less
Thesis clearly and concisely
states the purpose. Is
engaging and relevant.
Previews the structure of the
paper. No errors
States the purpose of the
paper and is clear. Minimal
errors
States main topic but is not
engaging and does not outline
structure
Does not state purpose, Lots
of grammatical errors.
Unclear on all fronts
11 points
8 points
5 points
2 points or less
Outlines an idea. Has clear,
thoughtful facts or arguments
to support idea and topic of
paper. No errors.
Each paragraph has some
sufficient detail. Minimal
errors.
Paragraph lacks details.
Writing unclear. Some errors.
No evidence to support
points, many errors.
11 points
8 points
5 points
2 points or less
Outlines an idea. Has clear,
thoughtful facts or arguments
to support idea and topic of
paper. No errors.
Each paragraph has some
sufficient detail. Minimal
errors.
Paragraph lacks details.
Writing unclear. Some errors.
No evidence to support
points, many errors.
11 points
8 points
5 points
2 points or less
Opening Paragraph
First Argument/Main point
SecondArgument/Main
point
Third Argument/Main
point
Closing Paragraph
Bibliography
Questions
Grammar/Spelling
Outlines an idea. Has clear,
thoughtful facts or arguments
to support idea and topic of
paper. No errors.
Each paragraph has some
sufficient detail. Minimal
errors.
Paragraph lacks details.
Writing unclear. Some errors.
No evidence to support
points, many errors.
11 points
8 points
5 points
2 points or less
The conclusion is engaging
and restates personal
learning. Organized and
draws facts together in
coherent way. No errors
The conclusion restates the
purpose. Minimal errors.
The conclusion does not
adequately restate the
purpose.
No evidence of a conclusion.
11 points
8 points
5 points
0 points
Done in MLA or APA with
no errors. Has at least 2 good
references
Done in correct format or
some evidence of format
error. Has at least 2
references
Not in correct format. Less
than 2 references.
No bibliography
5 points
4 points
2 points
0 points
All research questions are
thoroughly answered in the
paper. At least 4 facts are
included in the paper
8 out of 9 questions are
thoroughly answered in the
paper. At least 4 facts are
included in the paper.
All questions are answered in
the paper, but are not quality
answers. At least 4 facts are
included in the paper.
Less than 8 questions are
answered. Missing facts.
25 points
18 points
14 points
0 points
No errors in spelling,
sentence structure, etc.
Limited Errors
Many errors
Can’t read
10 points
7 points
4 points
0 points
Turn this rubric in with the project or you will receive a 5 point deduction from the grade.