12th grade ELA

Rubric for Senior Research Project Writing Task

Criteria

Ratings

Points

Precise and knowledgeable claims ​ : I can introduce a precise, knowledgeable claim and establish the significance of that claim.

4.0 pts

3.0 pts

2.0 pts

1.0 pts

0.0 pts

4.0 pts

Highly Proficient ● Does all of the proficient

Proficient ● Easily identifiable ● Easy to understand ● Precise position ● Shows knowledge of the topic

Minimally Proficient ● Claim may not be easily identifiable ● Claim may be implied ● Claim may not be succinct ● Position may not be explicit ● Shows a limited knowledge of the topic Minimally Proficient ● Counterclaim is present but not explicitly discussed ● Counterclaim is vague or hard to understand ● May misrepresent opposing views 2.0 pts

Below Proficient ● Claim may not be easily identifiable ● Claim may be implied ● Claim may not be succinct ● Position may not be explicit ● Shows a limited knowledge of the topic

No Marks

● Claim contributes new angle or extension to the debate ● Shows a greater depth and breadth of knowledge of topic

Multiple Perspectives/ Opposing Claims ​ : I can distinguish my claim(s) from any alternate or opposing perspective and/or claim(s)

4.0 pts

3.0 pts

1.0 pts

0.0 pts

4.0 pts

Full Marks ● Accurately and fairly represents opposing views ● Explicitly weaves concessions or opposing views throughout the paper ● Uses quality evidence to refute or disprove concessions throughout the paper

Proficient ● Accurately represents opposing views ● Presents an opposing argument and refutes it explicitly ● Clearly signals difference between claim and counterclaim

Below Proficient ● No mention of counterclaim/opposing arguments

No Marks

Organization ​ : I can create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaim(s), reasons (supporting arguments), and evidence.

4.0 pts

3.0 pts

2.0 pts

1.0 pts

0.0 pts

4.0 pts

Full Marks ● Competent + ● Ideas build on one another to create a cohesive whole

Proficient ● Claim provides a

Minimally Proficient ● Claim provides a

Below Proficient ● Paper has no paragraphs ● No logical sequence

No Marks

backbone or structure for the rest of the paper ● Paragraphs follow a logical sequence

backbone or structure for the rest of the paper ● Paragraphs follow a logical sequence

Use relevant and convincing evidence ​ : I can develop my claims by supplying relevant and convincing evidence.

4.0 pts

3.0 pts

2.0 pts

1.0 pts

0.0 pts

4.0 pts

Full Marks ● Ample and convincing

Proficient ● Sufficient direct evidence to support topic ● Integrates and

Minimally Proficient ● Some direct evidence to support topic ● Low quality evidence is

Below Proficient ● No evidence is presented ● Does not cite sources

No Marks

evidence provided ● Quotes and/or