Research Paper– GRADING RUBRIC
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The paper is easily understood. Anyone could understand the writer’s purpose. |
The paper is mostly
understood and easy to follow. Very
few mistakes to detract from the meaning |
The reader will have some trouble reading this paper, but he/she will be able to understand the main idea. |
The paper is difficult to follow. He/She does not have clear sentences so the reader must spend a lot of time. |
It is impossible to understand
the writer’s experience. The facts
don’t match what the author is trying to say |
Clarity |
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The writer has a clear beginning, middle, and end to his argument. All parts are present and clear. |
The writer has a beginning, middle and end. At least two parts are developed fully. |
The writer has a beginning, middle, and end. At least one part is fully developed. |
The writer is missing one part of the structure. Only two are present. There is no mention of the thesis. |
The writer is missing at least two parts of the structure. There is no mention of the thesis. |
Organization |
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The writer has almost no grammatical errors to detract from his/her paper. |
The writer has minor grammar errors in his/her paper. Hardly noticeable. |
The writer has some grammar errors in his/her paper, but one can still follow. |
The writer has many grammar errors. This makes the reading difficult. |
The writer has so many errors in grammar that it is difficult to follow in many areas. |
Grammar |
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The writer has succeeded in using research to support his own claims in his argument. There is a balance between research and writer |
The writer has used research to support his position. He may have too little or too much. |
The writer has attempted to use some support in his/her paper but falls short of proving his/her point. |
The writer has too much or too little research in the paper. There is no balance whatsoever. |
The writer has used no research or too much research. There is either too much of the author or not enough. |
Research |
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