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

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Max score · 28 pts

CRITERIA

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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.