Rahmati Checklist and Rubric

1. Research Paper
Check-List & Rubric
Yes No Basic Requirement
1. Paper typed- double spaced
2. Thesis clearly stated in intro and referenced in the conclusion
3. Correct documentation style used in text
4. Citing evident
5. Minimum sources (3-4 On Level)(4-6 Honors)
6. Works Cited accurate and correctly formatted using Noodle Tools
7. Paper written in 3rd person; content is not personal essay but non-
biased research
8. Paper meets minimum length standard
(3 Paragraphs On Level) (5 Paragraphs Honors)
9. Evidence of consistent and conscientious editing
10. Issue Proposal Completed, initialed by teacher.
11. Noodle Tools Note-cards turned checked to teacher.
12. Outline completed and initialed by teacher.
13. Final Copy of paper submitted to Turnitin.com
Statement of Academic Integrity
I am solely responsible for the content of this paper and to the best of my knowledge I
have credited all secondaryresources that I have used in writing this paper. In addition, I
have not submitted this paper (or a significant portionof it) for credit in another class.
___________________________________________________
(Signature of Student) (Date)

2. Rubric for Grading
Preliminary Work Turned In…
Issue Proposal _____/3
Notes _____/12
Outline _____/10
Turnitin.com _____/5
Total Points _____/30
Use of Sources ________ /15
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 accurately match sources cited within the text
Content/Organization ________/25
Introduction engaging and clearly defines thesis
Thesis is challenging and focused- presenting both sides of the issue
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
Mechanics/Usage/Spelling/Format ________/15
Pages numbered and cover sheet
12 point Times New Roman / Arial font and 1” margins
Usage/Grammar
Correct paragraphing
Written in formal style
Information Literacy ________/15
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
Research information goes beyond surface information
Total Grade: _________/100