Research Presentation/ Paper Rubric

Student _________________________________

Teacher _________________________

Librarian ________________________________

Date ____________________________

Comments

Traits

Score

CLEAR, WELL-DEVELOPED IDEAS & INFORMATION

Provide sufficient background & context on the topic; explain

why the question is an important one to consider

Make a clear claim/ take a position on the topic

Provide logical evidence from your sources to support your

claim

Conclude your thoughts & findings. Include your own analysis

of the topic. What should be considered moving forward?

40 Points

30 Points

RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS

4 or more credible sources used

Facts & evidence extracted from sources. (Thorough Research

Notes and/or Source Sheets)

20 Points

MLA DOCUMENTATION / PLAGIARISM

All Sources Cited in MLA format (See checklist & annotated

bibliography rubric)

All paraphrased info and images cited parenthetically (except

general knowledge)

GRAMMAR, MECHANICS, SPELLING

Free from mechanical, grammatical, punctuation errors

Free from spelling errors

10
Points

Total __________