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AP Research Paper Rubric

This document is a research paper rubric and checklist designed to evaluate student papers based on various criteria including basic requirements, use of sources, content organization, mechanics, and information literacy. Each category has a scoring system ranging from 1 to 4, with a total possible score of 96 points, plus additional points for timely submission. The checklist ensures that students meet essential academic standards such as MLA formatting, thesis clarity, and proper citation practices.

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AP Research Paper Rubric

This document is a research paper rubric and checklist designed to evaluate student papers based on various criteria including basic requirements, use of sources, content organization, mechanics, and information literacy. Each category has a scoring system ranging from 1 to 4, with a total possible score of 96 points, plus additional points for timely submission. The checklist ensures that students meet essential academic standards such as MLA formatting, thesis clarity, and proper citation practices.

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Research Paper Rubric and Checklist

Student Name: __________________________ Teacher Name: __________________________


Yes Test: You must receive all “yeses” for your paper to be scored. Any “no” will stop the process.
Yes No Basic Requirement
1. Paper is typed
2. Thesis is clearly stated in intro and referenced in the conclusion
3. Correct MLA style in-text citations
4. No plagiarism
5. Minimum of 4 sources (a variety of types)
6. Works Cited/Bibliography is accurate and correctly formatted
7. Paper is written in 3rd person; content not personal, non-biased research
8. Paper meets minimum length standard (minimum of 4 pages, excluding title page and
Works Cited/Bibliography)
9. Evidence of consistent and conscientious editing of content and grammar
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  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  4 3 2 1
Engaging introduction and clearly defined thesis
Thesis is challenging and focused
Topic/issue is clearly and accurately defined
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
_______/28
Mechanics/Usage/Spelling/Format:
Skill application demonstrates use which represents  4 3 2 1
Pagination/Header (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  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
**Comments on Back ________/28
**rubric adapted from: http://www.mhs-pa.org/content/7922/data.pdf

TOTAL SCORE: _______/96 (+ 4 points for timely submission) = 100 TOTAL PERCENTAGE:_______/100

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