Rubric

Final Draft of Career Research Paper

English 3
Page Set-up ______/10pts.

Essay is written in Times New Roman, 12pt. font.

Essay is double-spaced (with no unnecessary added spacing).
Personal Heading information and Title is in correct format.
Page numbers are correct according to MLA format.

Introduction ______/20pts.
Introduction has an adequate Attention-Getter.
Introduction has a strong Thesis statement.
The transition between the attention-getter and thesis flows smoothly.

Paragraph Organization/Content ______/50pts.

Essay is organized in a way that flows chronologically according the career plan of
the student.
Essay has transitions between paragraphs and between topics covered within the
paragraph.
Content is purposeful when learning about the chosen career.
Content fits within the paragraph and strengthens the focus of the paragraph.

Conclusion ______/20pts.
Conclusion details the ideal outcome for your life.
Conclusion sums up the essay adequately.
Conclusion utilizes a full-circle ending.

Grammar ______/40pts.
Essay is spellchecked and proofread thoroughly for any mistakes.
Essay is written in clear, complete sentences (no fragments or run-ons).
Essay utilizes commas and periods appropriately.

Citation ______/10pts.
Work Cited page is written in Times New Roman, 12pt. font, double-spaced,
alphabetical order, and has hanging indentions.
In-text citations are written correctly throughout the essay and reflect what is
written on the Work Cited page.

Final Grade for Essay: ___________/150 Points