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Research Paper Rubric

_____ Presentation of Subject (100 points)

· Do all parts of the paper stay focused on the thesis?

· Do ideas logically follow each other, demonstrating good organization?

· Are all points clearly defined, supported well, and objectively presented?

· Are all parts of the paper clearly explained and unambiguous?

· Does the paper show evidence of analysis and thought on the part of the student?

_____ Sections of Paper (50 points)

· Does the introduction present the issue, define key terms, and clearly state the thesis?

· Does the conclusion restate the thesis, summarize and/or discuss key points, and mention future applications or implications?

· Are transitions used appropriately throughout the paper?

_____ Style and Sources (50 points)

· Are quotes incorporated appropriately in the text?

· Are sources included for information the student would not naturally know?

· Are all sources credible?

· Is there an appropriate title?

· Is accurate MLA format used throughout? (title page, outline, text, works cited)

_____ Mechanics (50 points)

· Is the paper free from grammatical errors?

· Are all words spelled correctly?

· Are a variety of sentence types used?

· Is the same tense pattern used throughout?

· Is active voice used throughout?