Exline Paper Grade Sheet
Turn in With Paper
11 points each (1 point bonus if all 9 are checked)
____1. Less than 1 spelling and grammar error per page.
____2. Information well organized, including a good introduction and conclusion.
____3. Meets all requirements for paper length, margins, line spacing, headers,
underlined topic sentence, the grade sheet and checklist are attached, and other related guidelines for the assignment (seeWriter’s Guide).
____4. A correct Works Cited page.
____5. Correct in text citation.
____6. Student, through summarizing, paraphrasing, and reworking source
materials shows understanding of material and ability to use own words.
____7. Student’s own thoughts and opinions represent at least 25% of the content
of the paper. Opinions expressed are based upon facts presented.
____8. Paper is original, interesting, and thought provoking.
____9. Facts in the paper are accurate and complete and appropriate to the topic.
9.5 points each
____1. 1-3 spelling and grammar errors per page.
____2. Paper is not well organized or introduction/conclusion weak or lacking.
____3. Paper is a little short (1/2 page or less) or is not typed according to
guidelines for the assignment.
____4. Works Cited page is present and complete, but not correctly formatted.
____5. Minor problems with in text citation.
____6. Student writing shows signs it is merely reworded from sources, showing
a weak understanding or interpretation of the topic.
____7. Student makes some attempt to show original thoughts and opinions.
____8. Paper is average- not especially thought provoking, original, or interesting.
____9. Facts show some inaccuracy, or are not entirely appropriate to the
argument presented.
8 points each
____1. More than 3 but less than 6 spelling and grammar errors per page.
____2. Paper is not well organized and also lacks introduction/conclusion.
____3. Paper is considerably short (1/2 to 1 page), or a little short and not typed
according to guidelines.
____4. Works Cited page is incomplete, such as less than 3 valid sources.
____5. In text citation present, but major problems.
____6. Student writing shows large traces of original source materials, little
interpretation or understanding.
____7. Student makes no attempt to show original thoughts and opinions.
____8. Paper not at all interesting or original, like reading from an encyclopedia.
____9. Major inaccuracies or poor use of facts to back opinions.
Unacceptable (I may refuse to accept a paper with the following problems)
____1. 6 or more spelling and grammar errors per page.
____2. No organization to the paper, such as a paper that is merely a list of facts.
____3. Paper excessively short, not typed, or lacking in all of the guidelines.
____4. No Works Cited page.
____5. No in text citation.
____6. Material lifted straight from sources or other forms of plagiarism.