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Grading Rubric: Research Paper

Student’s name __________________________________________________________

Introduction that explains why the topic is controversial and contains a thesis statement that takes a position /30

Excellent: 27-30; Good: 24-26; Adequate: 21-23; Inadequate: below 21

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Well-organized body paragraphs. After your body paragraph that provides definitions and background information, each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that supports the position (argument) that you take with your thesis statement. Each paragraph must also provide supporting evidence, drawn from your sources. /100

Excellent: 90-100; Good: 80-89; Adequate: 70-79; Inadequate: below 70

Presentation and refutation of at least one counterargument /20

Excellent:18-20; Good: 16-17; Adequate: 14-15; Inadequate: below 14

Correct use of parenthetical documentation to give credit to your sources /30

Excellent: 27-30; Good 24-26; Adequate: 21-23; Inadequate: below 21

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Concluding paragraph that sums up or emphasizes your position /15

Excellent: 13-15; Good: 12; Adequate: 11; Inadequate: 10 and below

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A list of references in correct APA style /30

Excellent: 27-30; Good 24-26; Adequate: 21-23; Inadequate: below 21

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Sentence structure and other grammar /45

Excellent: 40-45; Good: 36-39; Adequate: 31-35; Inadequate: 30 and below

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Spelling, punctuation, and formatting /30

Excellent: 27-30; Good: 24-26; Adequate: 21-23; Inadequate: 20 or below

Total /300