Sophomore Exhibition Scoring Rubric 2006

               

The following scoring guide will be used to evaluate your researched essay.  Please note the specific criteria for each category.

 

Attach this scoring guide on top of the final paper.  Additionally, have all research notes, outlines, any Xerox copies, and drafts available in your envelope when you turn in your final paper.  Failure to find copies or notes of particular sources will impact your final grade. Be prepared to provide copies of source information as requested.

 

 

Topic: _______________________________________________________

 

 

Teacher:

 

Grand Total for the paper =______/100

 

Manuscript Requirements (check if adequately met)

_____ A. Student name, date, teacher name, period

_____ B. Format:  Word-processed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins

_____ C. Minimum of 3 internal citations from different sources (min. 2 from print sources)

_____ D. Works Cited page

_____ E.  Scored outline and revised outline attached

 

*  Papers which fail to meet basic manuscript requirements must be corrected and resubmitted.

 

 

CONTENT: = ______/

·        Maintains focus on a clear thesis.

·        Provides accurate historical analysis of the topic’s significance.

 

·        Thesis supported by relevant, accurate and detailed evidence.

 

RESEARCH: = ______/

·        Essay and Works Cited page use at least 5 credible sources (i.e., no unreliable source nor encyclopedias).

·        Information from sources clearly avoids plagiarism with citations, paraphrasing and accurate quoting.

 

 

 

 

 

ORGANIZATION   =______/

·        Provides a logical organizational structure, including (but not limited to) introduction, conclusion, clear topic sentences and correct use of paragraph format.

 

·        Use transitions to connect ideas.

 

 

FORMAT AND CONVENTIONS  =______/

·        Works Cited page is in the correct format.

 

·        Citations are in the correct format.

 

·        Quotes are clearly set-up and punctuated.

 

·        Paper uses correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and complete/correct sentences.

 

STYLE =______/

·        Sentences are of varied length and structure, especially avoiding repetitive sentence patterns.

·        Use formal voice; avoid slang and cliches.

 

 

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