Research Project Rubric
Component #1 Content /55 points
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Exemplary 48-55 pt |
Proficient 40-47 pt |
Needs Improvement 25-39 pt |
Unsatisfactory or Incomplete 0-24 pt |
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| Paragraph Responses |
You composed well-developed paragraphs which synthesize multiple sources of research.
Your thesis is clear, developed, and convincing.
You balanced your ideas with specific details and/or quotations at appropriate times to support the points you make very well. |
You composed developed paragraphs which synthesize multiple sources of research.
Your thesis is clear and convincing.
You balanced your ideas with specific details and/or quotations at appropriate times to support the points you make for the most part. |
Your paragraphs are somewhat developed and they attempt to synthesize information from multiple sources of research.
Your thesis could be further developed and more convincing.
You need more balance between your ideas and specific details and/or quotations OR You did not use enough specific details and/or quotations to support the points you make. |
Your paragraphs are not developed enough.
Your thesis is either not developed or not identifiable.
Your paper lacks relevant details and quotations from the research. |
Component #2: MLA Paper Standards
Each component will be labeled with a number from 0-5 (5= exemplary, 4= proficient, 3= needs improvement, 2-1= unsatisfactory/incomplete, 0= not attempted).
______ 12 pt. Times New Roman font and double spacing
______ 1 inch margins and a running header
______ A work cited page with alphabetized sources and a running header
______ A work cited page with double spacing and proper indentations
______ An original title
______ At least 3 correctly parenthetically cited facts/details within your body paragraphs
______ At least 3 correctly parenthetically cited quotations embedded in your paragraphs
______ Standard English conventions (spelling, grammar, capitalization..etc.)
______ Formal academic language and tone
/45 Points