Research Paper Rubric
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1Research Paper Rubric
1 Note Cards
_____ (10) Student has a minimum of 70 quality note cards.
_____ (10) Note cards are categorized.
_____ (10) Student has a minimum of four bibliography cards. One card from each of
the following sources: encyclopedia, book, magazine, and internet site.
2 Outline
_____ (10) The outline is in logical order.
_____ (10) Each subtopic describes the main idea.
_____ (10) Supporting information and details for a sub-topic are listed under the sub-
topic with each piece of information listed separately.
_____ (10) When supporting information is listed under a sub-topic, there are at least
two pieces of information listed. If there is only one piece of information to
support a sub-topic, the information is included sub-topic.
The Paper
*Mechanics and Organization
_____ (10) The paper follows the organization of the outline.
_____ (10) Each paragraph in the paper matches a sub-topic in the outline, includes the
information and details listed under the sub-topic , and has a topic sentence
that summarizes the main idea.
_____ (10) The paper has been edited for capitals at the beginning of every sentence, the
appropriate punctuation mark at the end of every sentence, spelling and
complete sentences.
_____ (10) The paper is typed and double-spaced, the font is 14 point, Times New
Roman.
*Content
_____ (10) Cover (Includes a picture, title, date, your name)
_____ (20) Introduction paragraph
_____ (20) Description of animal
_____ (20) Why is this animal endangered?
_____ (20) Conservation
_____ (20) Conclusion
_____ (10) Included pictures
4 Works cited
_____ (10) Every source has a specific reference in the paper. Include only the sources
that are mentioned in the paper.
_____ (10) Each entry follows the correct format for the type of reference.
_____ (10) Entries are listed in alphabetical order, according to the author’s last name.
(If no name, alphabetize by the article’s name)
Total Points _____/260
This grade will be entered into the grade book as an English grade for the research paper, and as a Science
grade. This paper will be returned to you with your grade. As you are working on your paper, have a
parent go over the rubric with you. When your project is completed, have your parent sign and date
it.
Parent signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________________________
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