Evaluative Criteria
Points
to Earn
Score
1. The Draft Summary of the researched information provided a
balance of viewpoints and was relevant and sufficient to answer the
essential questions in step 4. (critical reading, analyzing, organizing)
10
 
2.  The report answered the essential questions effectively and
addressed a literary reference (synthesizing)
20
 
3.  The report provided evidence that the student could separate fact
from opinion (analysis)
10
 
4.  The final report was convincing (argumentatively) and provided
key facts and opinions in the conclusion that supported the original
thought (synthesizing)
10
 
5. The report demonstrated a high level of use of correct language
arts: grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling, which includes the
six traits-voice, ideas, conventions, word choice, etc. (editing and
communicating)
10
 
6. The report is both meaningful and interesting to other readers
(creativity)
10
 
7.  The report uses research recommended format model correctly
(MLA), has order, and a well-written Works Cited page(organization)
10
 
8. Sum of all the parts (topic, thesis statement, evidence of research,
first draft, final and completed draft are on time
20
 
Totals
100
 
Research Paper
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