Name:

Language Arts/Social Studies: Research Paper Rubric

Content:

Introductory paragraph (6 points) ______

Motivator

Thesis statement

Significant supporting details as a quick example

Body (50 points) ______

Information/specific facts and details to support thesis (50 points)

Concluding paragraph (4 points) ______

Rewords thesis statement

Clincher

Parenthetical Citation (12 points) ______

Included within the text (5 points)

Gives credit to each source (2 points)

Correct format (5 points)

Grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling (GUMS) (20 points) ______

Rules for a Final Copy/Page # Format (5 points) ______

Format: (13 points) ______

Rubric (1 point)

Title page (2 points)

Rough Draft (10 points)

Total/grade (110 points) _____________