Research Component(1st half of paper) – Rubric for English Teachers

Name: ______Topic: ______Final Score: ______

Category / 4 points / 3 points / 2 points / 1 point / 0 points / Score
Formatting /
  • 1” margin, 12 pt Times New Roman, appropriate spacing
  • Page numbers with correct APA headings
  • Correct paragraph form & subheadings
  • Title page – correct formatting
/ 3 of 4 components present / 2 of 4 components present / 1 of 4 components present / Absent
Claim/Thesis Statement / Clearly states the paper’s purpose / Does not clearly state the paper’s purpose
Introduction /
  • Has introduction
  • Is engaging/has attention getter
  • States the main topic
  • Previews the structure of the paper
/ 3 of 4 components present / 2 of 4 components present / 1 of 4 components present / Absent
Body /
  • 3-5 pages of text
  • Sentences demonstrate clear examples and logic
  • Smooth transitions between paragraphs
  • Answers claim/thesis statement – purpose achieved
/ 3 of 4 components present / 2 of 4 components present / 1 of 4 components present / Absent
Conclusion /
  • Leaves lasting impression
  • Restates the claim/thesis
  • Doesn’t add new information
  • Wraps up information
/ 3 of 4 components present / 2 of 4 components present / 1 of 4 components present / Absent

Research Component – Rubric for English Teachers (continued)

Category / 4 points / 3 points / 2 points / 1 point / 0 points / Score
Mechanics / No errors in:
  • Capitalization
  • Punctuation
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Structure
/ No more than 2 errors per page / No more than 4 errors per page / No more than 6 errors per page / Numerous errors; 7 or more per page
Usage & Technical Terms /
  • Word usage
  • Use and explanation of technical terms
  • No slang/contractions
  • Spelling
/ No more than 2 errors per page / No more than 4 errors per page / No more than 6 errors per page / Numerous errors; 7 or more per page
Citations /
  • At least 1 APA-style in-text citation from each source
  • Citations follow APA style
  • All research documented
  • Quoted material is formatted correctly
/ 3 of 4 components present / 2 of 4 components present / 1 of 4 components present / Absent
Graphics /
  • Mentioned in text& captioned on graphics page
  • Cited on graphics page
  • Cited on reference page
  • 2 graphics-research related, placed on graphics page
/ 3 of 4 components present / 2 of 4 components present / 1 of 4 components present / Absent
References and Resources /
  • At least 4 credible references
  • At least 2 types of sources
  • Reference page follows APA format
  • All citations match to a source
/ 3 of 4 components present / 2 of 4 components present / 1 of 4 components present / Absent
Paper has been effectively developed / Meets or exceeds expectations / Does not meet expectations

Total point value may be modified by instructor

Revised: 11/15/2018