English 10B

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Research Paper Grading Sheet

1. Heading
MLA format
Catchy title

________/ 5 points

2. Introduction
________/ 15 points
Includes hook, information, bridge,
thesis (3-point)
3. Thesis
________/ 5 points
Parallel, contains 3 main points
Last sentence of the introduction
4. Body Structure
________/ 25
points
Topic sentences in each paragraph
Follows order of thesis
Quoted or paraphrased material that
supports topic sentence
All info supports thesis
Topics in logical flow throughout
paper, similar topics grouped together
Not too wordy
Balance between your words and
research (see paragraph format)
Each paragraph only has info about
the topic sentence
Concluding sentence in each
paragraph
5. Transitions
________/ 10 points
Smooth transitions
Between main topics
Between paragraphs
As needed throughout a paragraph
6. Quotations
________/ 15 points
Quotes punctuated properly
Quotation marks used when using
exact words (person or info from
research)
Parenthetical citations done properly
Quotes followed by explanation
Quotes documented properly
Signal phrases/lead-ins for each quote
(no floating quotations)
Paraphrasing and summarizing cited
properly
Correct format for block quote (if
used, no more than one)
1to 2 citations per paragraph

7. Sources
________/ 20
points
One database sources
One print source
One reliable internet source
Three sources (minimum)
Each of the above three sources used
in paper at least once
8. Work Cited Page
__________/ 20
points
Follows MLA format outlined in class
Double spaced, alphabetical order
Lists all sources used in paper
MLA citations in correct format
9. Conclusion
_________/ 15 points
Summarizes, ties in with thesis
No new information
Offers solutions (if applicable)
Strong end
Feels complete
10. Mechanics
_________/ 20 points
Correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation
Length (3-5 pages)
MLA Format (1 margins, double
spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman
font)
No form of you or I (except in
conclusion and when quoting someone
else)
no get, got, that, good, thing
No contractions
Header and footer formatted correctly
Pages of paper in correct order

TOTAL: _________________/ 150 points

Grading Scale:
135-150
120-134
105-119
90 - 104
-89

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B
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