Research Paper Rubric Theology grades 9,10,11,12 (Rev 2/2020) A) Punctuality Paper was handed in on the due date…..10 pts Outline was submitted………………… 20 pts B) Formatting 1) Appearance The paper is spaced 1.5 or double spaced…….….3 pts Times New Roman Font………………………….3 pts Font size: 12…………………………………..….3 pts Proper margins (1 in.) ……………………………3 pts No extra spaces between paragraphs…………….3 pts Paper is written in 3rd person unless Otherwise specified……………………………5 pts 2) Page Numbers Page numbers are on the bottom right hand Corner of the pages……………………….…….5pts 3) Length of Research Grade 9 and 10: 3-4 pages Grade 11: 4 – 6 pages Grade 12: 5 – 8 pages……………………………5 pts 4) Title Page / Heading a) First and last name…………………………….5 pts b) Teacher’s name………………………………..5 pts c) Date……………………………………………5 pts d) Class and Block……………………………….5 pts e) Title of research paper…………………………5 pts 5) Bibliography / Reference Page……………………..20 pts a) Every source is properly formatted b) Use of the following citation formats: 1) MLA 2) APA 3) Chicago Manual Style c) Research Sources There are at least 3 approved sources………………..30 pts (10 pts for each source correctly formatted source) C) Organization 1) Introduction / Thesis Statement Research paper includes an opening statement explaining the topic and purpose of the research. The statement is clear and well stated with a minimum of a 5 line paragraph…………………25 pts 2) Conclusion At least one 5 line paragraph that clearly summarizes the topic, research and supporting ideas as well as insights, conclusions and what was learned while doing the research…………..……………. 25 pts 3) Research must include evidence of analysis using examples and making connections utilizing at least 3 source quotations. They must be properly introduced, formatted and justifies or demonstrates the introduction / thesis statement. ……………………………….……30 pts 4) Mechanics a) Proper spelling……………………………………………………5 pts b) Proper punctuation……………………………….……………….5pts c) Capitalization……………………………………………………..5 pts d) Grammar……………………………………….……………..…. 5 pts Notes: a) Research paper instruction is available on You Tube b) Sources are available in the SJV Library Data Base c) Research help is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, or by appointment in room 107 at the beginning of lunch. Representatives from the English Department will be available. The source you need to use https://search.credoreference.com/ https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&custid=cjrlc107&groupid=main&profile=ehost&defaultdb=nlebk. Research Paper Rubric
Theology grades 9,10,11,12
(Rev 2/2020)
- A) Punctuality
Paper was handed in on the due date…..10 pts
Outline was submitted………………… 20 pts
- B) Formatting
1) Appearance
The paper is spaced 1.5 or double spaced…….….3 pts
Times New Roman Font………………………….3 pts
Font size: 12…………………………………..….3 pts
Proper margins (1 in.) ……………………………3 pts
No extra spaces between paragraphs…………….3 pts
Paper is written in 3rd person unless
Otherwise specified……………………………5 pts
2) Page Numbers
Page numbers are on the bottom right hand
Corner of the pages……………………….…….5pts
3) Length of Research
Grade 9 and 10: 3-4 pages
Grade 11: 4 – 6 pages
Grade 12: 5 – 8 pages……………………………5 pts
4) Title Page / Heading
- a) First and last name…………………………….5 pts
- b) Teacher’s name………………………………..5 pts
- c) Date……………………………………………5 pts
- d) Class and Block……………………………….5 pts
- e) Title of research paper…………………………5 pts
5) Bibliography / Reference Page……………………..20 pts
- a) Every source is properly formatted
- b) Use of the following citation formats:
1) MLA
2) APA
3) Chicago Manual Style
- c) Research Sources
There are at least 3 approved sources………………..30 pts
(10 pts for each source correctly formatted source)
- C) Organization
1) Introduction / Thesis Statement
Research paper includes an opening statement explaining the
topic and purpose of the research. The statement is clear and
well stated with a minimum of a 5 line paragraph…………………25 pts
2) Conclusion
At least one 5 line paragraph that clearly summarizes the topic,
research and supporting ideas as well as insights, conclusions and
what was learned while doing the research…………..……………. 25 pts
3) Research must include evidence of analysis using examples and
making connections utilizing at least 3 source quotations. They must
be properly introduced, formatted and justifies or demonstrates the
introduction / thesis statement. ……………………………….……30 pts
4) Mechanics
- a) Proper spelling……………………………………………………5 pts
- b) Proper punctuation……………………………….……………….5pts
- c) Capitalization……………………………………………………..5 pts
- d) Grammar……………………………………….……………..…. 5 pts
Notes:
- a) Research paper instruction is available on You Tube
- b) Sources are available in the SJV Library Data Base
- c) Research help is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday,
or by appointment in room 107 at the beginning of lunch.
Representatives from the English Department will be available.
The source you need to use
https://search.credoreference.com/
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&custid=cjrlc107&groupid=main&profile=ehost&defaultdb=nlebk
