Name: _____________________
Research Paper Rubric
___Meets page requirements (6)
___ Meets computer standards (6) ___ Thesis/transition/supporting details (6)
4 3
Organization Information is well organized
and clearly relates to the main
topic. Position is clearly stated
in thesis statement and
defended thoroughly
throughout paper.
Evidence Main idea is supported
throughout the paper by
detailed information, examples,
and evidence. All opinions are
supported by facts.
Content All quotations are introduced
and are related to topic of the
paper. A variety of thoughtful
transitions are used to show
how ideas are connected.
Conventions Writer makes no errors in
grammar, or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Citations All sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly.
Holistic Writer demonstrates a firm
understanding of writing
score conventions.
___ At least 3 sources (6)
Information is organized and
relates to the main topic. A
position is stated and
defended throughout paper
but not necessarily stated in
thesis statement.
Main idea is supported by
general evidence. Opinions
are consistently supported by
facts.
Quotations are consistently
introduced throughout paper
and are related to topic of the
paper.
Writer makes few errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
All sources used for quotes
and facts are credible and
most are cited correctly.
Writer demonstrates a good
understanding of writing
conventions.
___Works Cited Page (6)
___Reflection (6)
2 1
Details are not in a logical or
expected order. Position is
unclear throughout paper.
Thesis statement is absent.
Supporting details and
information are relevant,
several key issues or
unsupported. Most ideas are in
paper are opinion.
Writer distracts the reader with
various topics. Quotations are
rarely introduced.
Writer makes many errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Most sources used for quotes
and facts are credible and cited
correctly.
Writer demonstrates uneven
writing skills.
Information lacks organization.
Does not relate to main topic.
There is no clear position.
Thesis statement is absent.
Supporting details and
information are irrelevant,
unclear or not related to the
topic. Information is based
solely on opinion.
Quotations are not introduced,
off topic, or are completely
absent from paper. Transitions
between ideas are unclear or
nonexistent.
Writer makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the
content.
Many sources used for quotes
and facts are less than credible
and/or are not cited correctly.
Writer lacks understanding of
writing conventions and
demonstrates uneven skills.