Name_____________________________________________Total Points Earned__________

Research Paper Rubric (200 points Total) Possible Points Points Earned

Organization 75 points

· Title page and abstract 10 ____________

· Opening paragraph (introduction) 15 ____________

· Body of paper 35 ____________

· Closing paragraph (conclusion) 15 ____________

APA Documentation – work is cited correctly 25 points ____________

Works Cited Page – (Reference Page) 25 points ____________

· Double spaced, alphabetical order,

· Correct indentation, correct information,

· Punctuation ( 5 points for each of these ) ____________

Development of Ideas (use critical thinking) 25 points

· Important facts clearly stated 10 ____________

· Topic sentences, details, and examples

are clear 15 ____________

Voice and Word Choice 25 points

· Uses third person voice and shows an

understanding of the topic 15 ____________

· Uses technical terms from research/or

textbook 10 ____________

Grammar/Mechanics 25 points ____________

· Sentence structure, punctuation, spelling

Bonus points (optional) 10 points ____________

· Must attach to final paper - documentation

from Murphy Center that you had your

draft paper reviewed by a writing tutor and

made corrections suggested by tutor