Research Component(1St Half of Paper) Rubric for English Teachers
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 / ScoreFormatting /
- 1” margin, 12 pt Times New Roman, appropriate spacing
- Page numbers with correct APA headings
- Correct paragraph form & subheadings
- Title page – correct formatting
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
Body /
- 3-5 pages of text
- Sentences demonstrate clear examples and logic
- Smooth transitions between paragraphs
- Answers claim/thesis statement – purpose achieved
Conclusion /
- Leaves lasting impression
- Restates the claim/thesis
- Doesn’t add new information
- Wraps up information
Research Component – Rubric for English Teachers (continued)
Category / 4 points / 3 points / 2 points / 1 point / 0 points / ScoreMechanics / No errors in:
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
Usage & Technical Terms /
- Word usage
- Use and explanation of technical terms
- No slang/contractions
- Spelling
Citations /
- At least 1 APA-style in-text citation from each source
- Citations follow APA style
- All research documented
- Quoted material is formatted correctly
Graphics /
- Mentioned in text& captioned on graphics page
- Cited on graphics page
- Cited on reference page
- 2 graphics-research related, placed on graphics page
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
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