Research Paper
Grade research papers fairly with criteria for thesis and focus, research and sources, organization, citation and format, and academic conventions, then export the rubric to PDF.
· 28 points total
Levels
4
Max score · 28 pts
CRITERIA
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Weights multiply each level's points toward the total.
How to grade with this rubric
- Score Thesis & Focus and Research & Sources first — each carries double weight and anchors every other dimension.
- Check that sources are actually integrated into the argument, not just listed or dropped in.
- Share the rubric before students begin researching so they understand that source quality matters as much as quantity.