Assignment Rubric Name: _________________________________________ Date: ________________ Score: __________

5 4 3 2 1 Score

Category The introduction is engaging, The introduction states the The introduction states the There is no clear introduction Absent, states the main topic and main topic and previews the main topic but does not or main topic and the structure no

Introduction previews the structure of the structure of the paper. adequately preview the of the paper is missing. evidence

paper. structure of the paper. Each paragraph has thoughtful Each paragraph has sufficient Each paragraph lacks Each paragraph fails to Not

Body supporting detail sentences supporting detail sentences supporting detail sentences. develop the main idea. applicable

that develop the main idea. that develop the main idea.

Organization, Writer demonstrates logical Paragraph development Logical organization; No evidence of structure or Not

Structural and subtle sequencing of ideas present but not perfected. organization of ideas not fully organization. applicable through well-developed developed.

Development of paragraphs; transitions are

the Idea used to enhance organization. The conclusion is engaging The conclusion restates the The conclusion does not Incomplete and/or unfocused. Absent

Conclusion and restates the thesis. thesis. adequately restate the thesis. No errors in punctuation, Almost no errors in Many errors in punctuation, Numerous and distracting Not capitalization and spelling. punctuation, capitalization capitalization and spelling. errors in punctuation, applicable

Mechanics/

Vocabulary and spelling. capitalization and spelling. Done in the correct format Done in the correct format Done in the correct format Done in the correct format Absent or with no errors. Includes more with few errors. . Includes 5 with some errors. Includes 4 with many errors. Includes 3 the only than 5 major references (e.g. major references (e.g. science major references (e.g. science major references (e.g. science sites are science journal articles, journal articles, books, but no journal articles, books, but no journal articles, books, but no internet

Bibliography books, but no more than two more than two internet sites. more than two internet sites. more than two internet sites. sites. internet sites. Periodicals Periodicals available on-line Periodicals available on-line Periodicals available on-line available on-line are not are not considered internet). are not considered internet). are not considered internet

considered internet sites) sites.)

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ________________ Score: __________

5 4 3 2 1 Score Appearance Creative and attractive Contains title page, table of Contains 3 of 4 criteria for No organization, missing Absent structure

cover with color and contents, section dividers, meets; and /or poorly significant 2 of 4 criteria. and organization. graphics, clear organization, and three ring binder. organized and difficult to readable and neat, title page, read; table of contents, section lacking neatness. dividers, and three ring binder.

Contents All required information is Contains: Contains 5 6 of criteria for Contains less than 5 criteria Absent contents, discerned with clarity and application, abstract, meets; and /or poorly for meets. structure and precision and contains all research paper, lab report, organized organization. items listed in Meets observation log, reflective

category essay, guide and rubrics.

TOTAL : _________________ / 40