NON Research Paper Rubric

Research Paper Rubric

Objective	3	2	1	Student Assessment	Teacher Assessment
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.	Writing demonstrates an in depth understanding of the subject. Connections are made and analysis is complete.	Writing demonstrates an in depth understanding of the subject. Few connections are made or analysis is incomplete.	Writing shows a surface understanding of the subject. No connections are made.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.	Multiple sources are used and cited in the text. Sources come from a variety of formats. (print, web, interview, multimedia)	3 or fewer sources are used or the sources are not cited in the text. Only one type of sources is used. (print, web, interview, multimedia)	Only 1 source used. Bibliography is missing and no in text citations are used.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.	Writing is well thought out and easy to read. Tone is formal and appropriate for a research report. Word choice is academic and free from slang. Paper is organized and transitions are used from section to section.	Writing is well thought out and easy to read. Tone varies throughout the report. Transitions may be missing but paper is organized.	Writing is difficult to read and jumps from topic to topic. It is difficult to tell which section is which and transitions are missing.
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.	Paper is well edited and free from mistakes. Student participated in the editing process and significant changes have been made throughout the process.	Paper contains less than 3 spelling, grammatical errors, or typographical errors per page. Few changes were made during the editing process.	Paper contains significant spelling, grammatical errors, or typographical errors. Student did not participate in the editing process. No changes are evident from the rough draft.
Timeliness	Paper is turned in on time.	Paper is turned in late, but before presentation day.	Paper is turned in after the presentation day.
Follows Directions	Paper is turned in with everything in the correct order. Sentence openers and dress ups are marked. Correct font, spacing, and margins are used.	Two or less directions were not followed.	More than two directions were not followed.