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This rubric is developed for a specific writing assignment; it would need to be revised to describe the expectations for each specific assignment. Download Research Paper Rubric PDF
Research Paper Grading Rubric. For your research paper, every component of the entire assignment (outline, drafts, etc.) is subdivided into two grading schemes: content and presentation. 70% of the allotted points for the assignment are for the content of your submission, and 30% is for the presentation of the content.
The writer's central purpose or argument is readily apparent to the reader. The writing has a clear purpose or argument, but may sometimes digress from it. The central purpose or argument is not consistently clear throughout the paper. The purpose or argument is generally unclear. Content.
research paper, lab report, observation log, reflective essay, guide and rubrics. Contains 5 – 6 of criteria for meets; and /or poorly organized 5 criteria for meets. Absent contents, structure and organization.
Structure. Thesis is clear, easy to find, and appropriate to the assignment. Thesis is supported by the rest of the paper. Paper contains a “roadmap” for the reader. There is a logical flow to the topics/arguments. Conclusion follows clearly from the arguments presented. Thesis is clear and ap-propriate.
Introduction 12 points. Demonstrates that student has outstanding understanding of the research subject matter. Provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the present study. Piques the readers interest and makes the importance of the question real.
Grading Rubrics for Research Papers. Prof. Luther Spoehr Depts. of Education, and History. Thesis is well developed and clearly focused. Supporting evidence is thorough and relevant. Narrative and description kept to minimum needed for analysis.
AP Research Performance Task Rubric: Academic Paper. Page 1 of 2. 9 Apply Conventions. The paper is grammatically correct, but the style may be simplistic and does not create variety, emphasis, or interest. OR The paper’s style and/or word choice creates variety and interest, but the errors interfere with communication and/or credibility.
Rubrics. A rubric is a tool used to evaluate and assess student work. It is a scoring guide that lists the criteria for evaluating a particular assignment or task and provides a range of possible scores for each criterion. Rubrics can be used for a wide range of assignments, including essays, presentations, research papers, and projects.
Research Paper Scoring Rubric. Ideas. Points 1–10. Has a well-developed thesis that conveys a perspective on the subject. Poses relevant and tightly drawn questions about the topic; excludes extraneous details and inappropriate information.