Research and Informative Writing Rubric High School
Research credible sources; cite these sources accurately. Write informative texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and
accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Exceeds
Research Conducts a thorough research
process: selects credible, diverse
sources that represent multiple
perspectives. Uses the required
number of sources.
Structure Presents a well-organized
structure with an introduction,
body and conclusion. Ideas
follow a logical sequence.
Introduction Presents an effective introduction
that engages the reader,
introduces a complex topic and
previews what is to follow.
Maintains focus on the topic from
beginning to end.
Evidence Uses important and accurate
information appropriate to
audience and purpose. Uses
citations for all necessary
information with MLA format.
Conclusion Presents an effective conclusion
that follows from and supports
the information and
communicates the significance of
the topic.
Meets
Conducts a sufficient research
process: selects credible sources
that represent more than one
perspective. Uses the required
number of sources.
Presents an organized structure
with an introduction, body and
conclusion. Most ideas follow a
logical sequence.
Presents a clear introduction.
Engages the reader and introduces
a complex topic. Maintains focus
on the topic for much of the essay.
Uses accurate and relevant
information appropriate to
audience and purpose. Uses
citations as needed with MLA
format. May be some errors MLA
format.
Presents a clear conclusion that
follows from and supports the
information in the response.
Partially Meets
Conducts a basic research
process. Selects credible sources
but the sources represent one
perspective. May lack one
required source.
Presents a basic structure with an
opening statement and a body.
Some ideas are out of sequence.
Presents a brief or general
introduction. The topic may be
too general or simplistic. Shifts
focus away from the topic at
points in the essay.
Uses limited, accurate
information. Some important
facts and details are missing.
Some citations are present; MLA
format may be inaccurate.
Presents a brief closing statement
that restates the topic.
Does Not Meet
Does not conduct a thorough
research process. One or more
sources lack credibility.
Research represents one
perspective. Does not use the
required number of sources.
Does not present an organized
structure with an introduction,
body and conclusion. Ideas do
not follow in sequence.
Does not have a clear
introduction that communicates
a specific topic. Does not
maintain a consistent focus in
the essay.
Attempts to develop a topic but
uses little or no accurate,
relevant information. Citations
are lacking,.
Does not present a conclusion.
Objectivity Maintains objectivity toward the
subject matter; presents
balanced information and does
not omit important information
or perspectives.
Language Uses precise vocabulary
and Fluency appropriate to the grade level.
Accurately uses the conventions
of Standard English appropriate
for the grade level. Only minor
errors are present in sentence
structure, punctuation, spelling
or grammar.
Maintains objectivity toward the
subject matter; presents
sufficiently balanced information.
Uses accurate vocabulary for the
grade level. Adequately uses the
conventions of Standard English
appropriate for the grade level.
Some errors are present but they
do not interfere with meaning.
Some opinion, biased language or
omission is present.
Uses general vocabulary to
communicate ideas. .Writes
simple sentences.
Some serious errors in
punctuation, spelling or grammar
are present.
Does not demonstrate
objectivity toward the subject
matter.
Uses basic vocabulary. Attempts
to write complete sentences.
There are several errors in
punctuation, spelling and
grammar that interfere with
meaning.