Odum’s Great Ideas Research Paper Rubric
Student Name: __________________________
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| Yes | No | Basic Requirement |
| | | 1. Paper typed |
| | | 2. Thesis clearly stated in intro and referenced in the conclusion |
| | | 3. Correct documentation style used in text |
| | | 4. Citing evident |
| | | 5. Minimum 8 sources |
| | | 6. Works Cited/Bibliography or References accurate and correctly formatted |
| | | 7. Paper written in 3rd person; content not personal essay but non-biased research |
| | | 8. Paper meets minimum length standard (7-10 pages, excluding title and Works Cited/Bibliography or References) |
| | | 9. Evidence of consistent and conscientious editing |
4—Clearly a knowledgeable, practiced, skilled pattern
3—Evidence of a developing pattern
2—Superficial, random, limited consistencies
1—Unacceptable skill application
Use of Sources
Skill application demonstrates use which represents à | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Researched information appropriately documented | | | | |
| Enough outside information to clearly represent a research process | | | | |
| Demonstrates use of paraphrasing, direct, and indirect quotations | | | | |
| Information connects to the thesis | | | | |
| Sources on Works Cited/Bibliography or References accurately match sources cited within the text | | | | |
_______/20
Content/Organization
Skill application demonstrates use which represents à | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Introduction engaging and clearly defines thesis | | | | |
| Thesis is challenging and focused | | | | |
| Content connecting to thesis is clarifying, exploring, explaining, developing | | | | |
| Text organization flows sensibly and smoothly | | | | |
| Mixture of personal voice interwoven with research (commentary) | | | | |
| Conclusion thoughtful, engaging, and clear | | | | |
_______/24
Mechanics/Usage/Spelling/Format
Skill application demonstrates use which represents à | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Pagination (top right following last name) | | | | |
| 12 point Times New Roman font and appropriate margins | | | | |
| Usage/Grammar | | | | |
| Correct paragraphing | | | | |
| Written in formal style | | | | |
_______/20
Information Literacy
Skill application demonstrates use which represents à | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Consistent Format (MLA) | | | | |
| Evidence of thorough research (sources represent variety and types) | | | | |
| Documentation demonstrates conscientious application of citing ethics | | | | |
| Evidence of sorting and selecting appropriate material | | | | |
| Evidence of importance of author’s credibility and validity | | | | |
| Research offers non-biased, fair research perspective from which a conclusion is drawn | | | | |
| Research information goes beyond surface information | | | | |
________/28
Comments on back.8 Points for Excellence and Creativity (as determined by the instructor)
Total Score: ________/100
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