Name __________________________________________

Score _______/200 pts

Library and Research Report Rubric

Audience/Purpose (20)
Does the report address the needs of
the intended audience?
Does the document serve its intended
purpose?

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Organization (20)
Is the report well-organized and easy
to follow? Are the ideas connected to
one another?
Does the report include general and
specific information about research at
Purdue?

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Development/Research/Focus (20)
Are the sections within the report
focused and explained in detail?
Does the paper indicate depth of
research? Are the summaries wellwritten, clear and integrated into
overall report?

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Style/Stance/Design (20)
Are the sentences clear with good
transitions? Is the style appropriate to
the tone of the writer?
Is the formatted version attractive and
readable? Does it make good use of
headings, photos, or other visual aids?

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Conventions (10)
Grammar/Mechanics
MLA or APA style for citations,
headers, page numbers
Photos/visual aids contain
captions and citations
Appropriate length (5+ pages)
Reflection (10)
Comments:

Final Draft

______/100

Planning

______/10

Drafts

______/20

Peer Review

______/10

Annotated Bib.

______/60

TOTAL

______/200

Rubric Key
0-2/Poor

3-4
5-6/Average

7-8
9-10/Excellent

Minimally accomplishes goals of the assignment.

Poorly developed topic
Unclear and/or simplistic wording
Rambling/unfocused paragraphs
Lack of understanding of audience/topic
Incorrect grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Paper has elements of poor and average.
Accomplishes the goals of the assignment
generally
Topic is evident; supporting detail is average
Understanding of topic and audience is evident
Paragraphs are mostly focused
Mostly appropriate word choice
Variety in sentence style
Few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Paper has elements of average and excellent.
Fully accomplishes goals of the assignment
Well-developed ideas and paragraphs
Details are accurate and appropriate for audience
Evidence of well-thought out organization
Strong and appropriate word choice Interesting
and vivid language
Sentence variety
No errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.