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NAME: ____________________________ FRESHMAN RESEARCH PROJECT SCORING RUBRIC paper turned in late? _____ GRADE: _____________

CRITERIA A-EXEMPLARY B-VERY GOOD/PROFICIENT C-FAIR/DEVELOPING D-LIMITED/BEGINNING

Introduction ~ Begins with full contextual information that givesthe paper a clear historical setting

~ Includes specific, sophisticated and argumentativethesis that answers the thesis question

~ Organizing ideas are introduced with

sophistication and are connected to the thesis

~ Gives the paper historical setting

~ Includes an argumentative thesis that answersthe question

~ Clearly identifies two organizing ideas

~ Begins with vague, non-descriptivehistorical setting

~ Includes a thesis statement that isapparent but vague and does not fullyaddress the question posed

~ Identifies organizing ideas in an unclearway

~ Does not begin with historical

setting

~ Includes a thesis statement that isapparent but vague and does not

address the question posed

~ Neglects to preview the papers

purposeOrganization ~ Paragraphs begin with strong, idea-driven purpose

statements

~ Paragraphs fluidly carry argument throughoutpaper

~ Paragraphs are connected by thoughtful andseamless transitions

~ Paragraphs begin with clear purpose statements

~ Most paragraphs carry argument through paper

~ Most paragraphs are connected by transitions

~ Not all paragraphs begin with purposestatements

~Some paragraphs carry argumentthrough paper

~Some paragraphs are connected bytransitions

~ Paragraphs lack a clear opening

~ Some paragraphs are connected

~ Paragraphs lack transitions

Content ~ All evidence is well-chosen, specific and highlysupportive of argument

~ Develops and analyzes all evidence withsophistication and originality, taking risks & ideas

~ Conclusion summarizes argument, moves theessay to broader level of significance and leaves thereader thinking

~ Writer uses rich and appropriate vocabulary

~ Most evidence is sufficient, specific andsupportive of argument

~ Develops and analyzes most of the evidence,taking few risks few risks with ideas

~ Conclusion summarizes argument and attemptsto identify significance

~ Writer uses appropriate vocabulary

~ Some evidence is sufficient, supportiveof argument, but broad

~ Reiterates content with a limited amountof analysis

~ Conclusion minimally summarizesargument

~ Writer uses somewhat appropriatevocabulary

~ Evidence is weak and not carefullychosen; evidence does not support

argument

~ Does not attempt analysis

~ Conclusion is vague, does not

summarize argument and does not

attempt to point out the bigger issue

~ Writer fails to use appropriatevocabulary

Conventions ~ Spelling and grammar are flawless

~Demonstrates thorough research process,including outline, peer-edited rough drafts, notecards with clear, descriptive subtopics and highquality notes

~ Includes a thorough annotated bibliography ofvaried and highly appropriate sources; all entriesare in correct format

~ Uses at least four to six well-chosen parentheticalcitations, including 2 quotations, in correct format

~ Paper in double-spaced, has 1.25-inch marginsand 12-point Times New Roman font and meets

length requirements

~ Few errors in spelling and grammar

~ Demonstrates correct research process(includes all elements) and takes accurate notes

~ Includes annotated bibliography of at leastseven sources; all entries are in correct format

~ Uses at least four to six parenthetical citations,including 2 quotations, in correct format

~ Paper is nearly double-spaced, has 1.25-inch

margins and 12-point Times New Roman fontand meets length requirements

~ Many errors in spelling and grammarbut does not compromise meaning

~ Some elements of the research processare missing

~ Paper includes annotated bibliographyof less than seven sources; not all entriesare in correct format

~ Lacks the required number ofparenthetical citations and quotations oruses in incorrect format

~ Paper is not double-spaced, does nothave 1.25-inch margins and 12-point

Times New Roman font and does notmeet length requirements

~ Many errors in spelling and

grammar that compromise meaning

~ Many elements of the research

process are missing

~ Paper includes bibliography of less

than seven sources; no annotations;

not all entries are in correct format

~ Lacks the required number of

parenthetical citations and quotations

and uses incorrect format

~ Paper is not doubled-spaced/typed,does not have correct margins or font

and is much too short

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