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Research Paper Rubric

Theology grades 9,10,11,12

(Rev 2/2020)

A) Punctuality

Paper was handed in on the due date…..10 pts

Outline was submitted………………… 20 pts

B) Formatting

1) Appearance

The paper is spaced 1.5 or double spaced…….….3 pts

Times New Roman Font………………………....3 pts

Font size: 12…………………………………..….3 pts

Proper margins (1 in.) …………………………...3 pts

No extra spaces between paragraphs…………….3 pts

Paper is written in 3rd person unless

Otherwise specified……………………………5 pts

2) Page Numbers

Page numbers are on the bottom right hand

Corner of the pages……………………….…….5pts

3) Length of Research

Grade 9 and 10: 3-4 pages

Grade 11: 4 – 6 pages

Grade 12: 5 - 8 pages……………………………5 pts

4) Title Page / Heading

a) First and last name…………………………….5 pts

b) Teacher’s name………………………………..5 pts

c) Date……………………………………………5 pts

d) Class and Block……………………………….5 pts

e) Title of research paper…………………………5 pts

5) Bibliography / Reference Page……………………..20 pts

a) Every source is properly formatted

b) Use of the following citation formats:

1) MLA

2) APA

3) Chicago Manual Style

c) Research Sources

There are at least 3 approved sources………………..30 pts

(10 pts for each source correctly formatted source)

C) Organization

1) Introduction / Thesis Statement

Research paper includes an opening statement explaining the

topic and purpose of the research. The statement is clear and

well stated with a minimum of a 5 line paragraph…………………25 pts

2) Conclusion

At least one 5 line paragraph that clearly summarizes the topic,

research and supporting ideas as well as insights, conclusions and

what was learned while doing the research…………..……………. 25 pts

3) Research must include evidence of analysis using examples and

making connections utilizing at least 3 source quotations. They must

be properly introduced, formatted and justifies or demonstrates the

introduction / thesis statement. ……………………………….……30 pts

4) Mechanics

a) Proper spelling……………………………………………………5 pts

b) Proper punctuation……………………………….……………….5pts

c) Capitalization……………………………………………………..5 pts

d) Grammar……………………………………….……………..…. 5 pts

Notes:

a) Research paper instruction is available on You Tube

b) Sources are available in the SJV Library Data Base

c) Research help is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday,

or by appointment in room 107 at the beginning of lunch.

Representatives from the English Department will be available.

The source you need to use

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