English 10B
Name ________________________________
Research Paper Grading Sheet
1. Heading
 MLA format
 Catchy title
________/ 5 points
2. Introduction
________/ 15 points
 Includes hook, information, bridge,
thesis (3-point)
3. Thesis
________/ 5 points
 Parallel, contains 3 main points
 Last sentence of the introduction
4. Body Structure
________/ 25 points
 Topic sentences in each paragraph
 Follows order of thesis
 Quoted or paraphrased material that
supports topic sentence
 All info supports thesis
 Topics in logical flow throughout paper,
similar topics grouped together
 Not too wordy
 Balance between your words and
research (see paragraph format)
 Each paragraph only has info about the
topic sentence
 Concluding sentence in each
paragraph
5. Transitions
________/ 10 points
 Smooth transitions
 Between main topics
 Between paragraphs
 As needed throughout a paragraph
6. Quotations
________/ 15 points
 Quotes punctuated properly
 Quotation marks used when using
“exact words” (person or info from
research)
 Parenthetical citations done properly
 Quotes followed by explanation
 Quotes documented properly
 Signal phrases/lead-ins for each quote
(no floating quotations)
 Paraphrasing and summarizing cited
properly
 Correct format for block quote (if used,
no more than one)
 1to 2 citations per paragraph
7. Sources
________/ 20 points
 One database sources
 One print source
 One reliable internet source
 Three sources (minimum)
 Each of the above three sources used in
paper at least once
8. Work Cited Page
__________/ 20 points
 Follows MLA format outlined in class
 Double spaced, alphabetical order
 Lists all sources used in paper
 MLA citations in correct format
9. Conclusion
_________/ 15 points
 Summarizes, ties in with thesis
 No new information
 Offers solutions (if applicable)
 Strong end
 Feels complete
10. Mechanics
_________/ 20 points
 Correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation
 Length (3-5 pages)
 MLA Format (1” margins, double
spaced, 12” font, Times New Roman
font)
 No form of “you” or “I” (except in
conclusion and when quoting someone
else)
 no get, got, that, good, thing
 No contractions
 Header and footer formatted correctly
 Pages of paper in correct order
TOTAL: _________________/ 150 points
Grading Scale:
135-150
120-134
105-119
90 - 104
-89
Comments:
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B
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English 10B
Name ________________________________