English 3 Research Paper Rubric (150 points): BioEthics/Psychology & Frankenstein

Correct Incorrect/ Basic Requirements (20)

Missing 2 points each
Times New Roman – 12pt font
1” margins
Double spacing
5 sources
Meets minimum length standard (7-8 pages, excluding Works Cited page)
Title page
Header/page numbers
Section divisions and headings
Verified through www.turnitin.com
Professionally presented in folder (with notecards, outline in pocket)

5—Clearly a knowledgeable, practiced, skilled pattern

4—Evidence of a skilled pattern, with some flaw
3—Evidence of a developing pattern
2—Superficial, random, limited consistencies
1—Unacceptable skill application

Organization: Unity and Technical Development of Argument (25) 5 4 3 2 1

Thesis
Structure of introduction (3 paragraphs, as prescribed in directions)
Topic sentences for each paragraph
Consistently on topic
Logical development with appropriate transitions

Attributions (25) 5 4 3 2 1
Researched information appropriately documented throughout essay
Works Cited page formatted correctly
Varied application of evidence: paraphrasing, summarizing, and indirect quotations
Sources on Works Cited page match sources cited within the text
Quotes are correctly and seamlessly integrated into sentences/paragraphs

Content/Analysis (40) 5 4 3 2 1
Thorough, appropriate and convincing evidence supports claims
Synthesis: evidence obtained from multiple sources and source types
Background and context thoroughly laid out
Counterargument
Insightful reasoning to support claim(s) on the issue
Unique, precise and educated responses to evidence
Conclusion with resolution that ties back to the novel of study
Use of novel for perspective

Academic Voice (25) 5 4 3 2 1

Varied sentence formation
Strength of vocabulary
Mixture of personal voice interwoven with research
Consistent 3rd person
Edited for wordiness and redundancy (filler words with no added value omitted)

Mechanics (15) 5 4 3 2 1
Grammar/Usage (agreement, capitalization, usage, etc.)
Punctuation
Spelling