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