English 10

Research Paper Rough Draft Rubric

Topic/Thesis:

Name: Total Points earned: /200

• Title page: 10

Includes title of paper, student name and date due:

• Outline: 25

Includes topic of paper:

Thesis:

Outline format (roman numerals, indentions, phrasing, B for every A and 2 for every 1; includes periods after headings/subheadings):

Includes enough information to thoroughly cover topic):

• Rough draft: 55

Neat, clean, and attractive:

Page numbers, correct format; includes 5-8 pages:

• Parenthetical citations: 25

Used for all information:

Correct format:

• Mechanical errors: 30

Spelling, punctuation:

Grammar, usage:

• Paper content: 30

Clarity:

Logically organized:

Information related to/supports thesis:

• Works cited: 25

Includes title:

Alphabetized, 1^st line to margin, others indented 1 tab:

Punctuated MLA style:

Neat and in format:

· Need to collect more research

· Need to make ideas flow smoothly/transition

· Need to use facts which support thesis

· Need to restate/rephrase thesis

· Need a “grabber” introduction

· Need a summarizing conclusion