Name: __________________________________________________
Rubric: Proposal and Annotated Bibliography
PROPOSAL
The following elements are graded for their focus, relevance, and attention to detail.
· The research question _________ / 10
· A summary of what you expect to discover _________ / 10
· Subtopics you will need to research to fully understand your topic _________ / 10
· Why the topic is important _________ / 10
· Mechanics _________ / 10
PROPOSAL SUBTOTAL ________ / 50
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Citations ________ /10 citations at 10 points each = _________ / 100
Content Deductions – _________
Citation includes:
· Citation in MLA format = 4 points each
· 3-5 sentence summary = 4 points each
· 1-2 evaluation of use = 2 points each
Formatting Deductions – _________
Alphabetical order - 5 points Capitalize titles -3 points
Double-spaced - 5 points Titles in quote/italics -3 points
Hanging indent - 5 points URLs included appropriately -2 points
Include header/heading - 3 points Font -2 points
No extra space btwn entries - 2 points Title -1 point
Spelling/punct (-½ each) - ___ points
Deductions for Late Submission or Other – _________
ANNOTATED BIB SUBTOTAL _________ / 100
TOTAL: __________ / 150