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Research Paper Grading Rubric

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Research Paper Grading Rubric

CriteriaLevels of Achievement
ContentAdvancedProficientDevelopingNot PresentPoints Earned
Thesis Statement27 to 30 points

There is a compelling thesis statement in the introduction that directly addresses the assignment prompt.

21 to 26 points

There is a general thesis statement in the introduction that addresses the assignment prompt.

1 to 20 points

There is a weak thesis statement in the introduction that may/or may not address the assignment prompt.

0 points

Not present.

Analysis32 to 35 points

The paper is of excellent quality, the content is focused, and there is clear direction and purpose. The content is insightful and effectively compares the Roman Emperor Commodus (and/or the state of the Roman Empire during his reign) in film with his portrayal by contemporaries and scholars.

25 to 31 points

The paper is clear but may lack a measurable amount of focus and/or a certain level of direction/purpose. The content is insightful and compares the Roman Emperor Commodus (and/or the state of the Roman Empire during his reign) in film with his portrayal by contemporaries and scholars.

1 to 24 points

The paper lacks a significant level of clarity, specificity, and/or direction of purpose. The content is not insightful and minimally compares the Roman Emperor Commodus (and/or the state of the Roman Empire during his reign) in film with his portrayal by contemporaries and scholars.

0 points

Not present.

Evidence32 to 35 points

The paper makes excellent use of the source material, and the sources used effectively advance the content of the paper. There are at least two primary sources and four secondary sources.

25 to 31 points

The paper makes some use of the source material, and/or the sources used moderately advance the content of the paper. There is only one primary sources and/or three secondary sources.

1 to 24 points

The paper makes little use of the source material, and/or the sources used do little to advance the content of the paper. There are no primary sources and/or only one or two secondary sources.

 

0 points

Not present.

StructureAdvancedProficientDevelopingNot PresentPoints Earned
Mechanics18 to 20 points

Paper is clear, organized, and free from all (or almost all) grammatical and stylistic problems.

14 to 17 points

Paper is relatively clear and organized but contains measurable grammatical and/or stylistic problems.

1 to 13 points

Paper lacks an appropriate level of clarity and/or organization, and/or there are significant grammatical and/or stylistic problems.

0 points

Not present.

Formatting & Page Length18 to 20 points

Length requirement is met. Paper is free of all or almost all Turabian formatting errors.

14 to 17 points

Between all and three-fourths of the length requirement is met. Paper measurable but not necessarily serious Turabian formatting errors.

1 to 13 points

Less than three-fourths of the length requirement is met. Paper has significant Turabian formatting errors.

0 points

Not present.

Total/140
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