Research paper Rubric

Criteria

10 pts. - Point and position of argument is clearly stated in deliberate, thoughtful thesis statement  presented in the introduction

10 pts. - MLA format is correct and maintained from the first page to the last, including: ·       Margins ·       Fonts ·       Header ·       Headings ·       Spacing

20 pts. -Development and Organization: Evidence is logical, organized, relevant, representative, and sufficient; evidence includes details, examples and research; development flows smoothly with appropriate transitions

20 pts. - Conventions of Language: Paper is largely free of major grammatical or mechanical errors that would otherwise disrupt fluency and coherence, including, but not limited to: ·       Illogical or incoherent sentences ·       Incorrect wording ·       Fragments ·       Run-on sentences ·       Vague or incorrect pronoun

20 pts. - No Internal Citations = Failure ·       Use of signal phrase indicates quoted material ·       Research is explained and related directly to point it supports ·       In-text research incorporates each reference in works cited ·       Research supports points previously established in paper ·       Research, whether paraphrased or quoted, is incorporated smoothly into paper ·       ALL research is accompanied by correctly cited reference   20 pts. - No Works Cited Page = Failure ·       Name & number, upper right ·       Titled ·       Spacing ·       MLA format of references ·       Alphabetical order