RESEARCH REPORT RUBRIC

Your research report will be graded using the rubric below. Please read it carefully so you know what is expected of you.

Research (Data Gathering)	Little or no fact gathering. Resources not utilized effectively.	Used material provided in an acceptable manner. One resource was used.	Used materials provided to their full potential. Used a minimum of two resources.	Used materials provided to their full potential. More than three resources were used.
Content (Details & Accuracy)	Facts were inaccurate, misleading and incomplete. Little or no relevant facts. Included 1-3 details.	Some accurate and relevant information. Limited use of meaningful details. Included 4-6 details.	Used mostly accurate and relevant information. Included some meaningful details. Included 7-10 details.	Information is completely accurate and relevant. Extensive use of supporting details throughout. Included more than 10 details.
Organization (Development, Sequence & Transitions)	Sequence was not clear and difficult to follow. Order is choppy and confusing. Minimally developed topic. No introductory sentence, transition words or concluding sentence.	Somewhat organized, ideas not presented in logical sequence, and weak transitions. Weakness in development of topic. Introductory sentence, but no transition words, or concluding sentence.	Prepared in a thoughtful manner, evidence of logical sequence and smooth transitions. Satisfactory development of topic. Good introductory sentence, some transition words, and a concluding sentence.	Extremely well organized, logical sequence, easy to follow, ideas flowed smoothly and cleverly put together. Developed topic fully and clearly. Excellent introductory sentence, transition words, and concluding sentence.
Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation)	Many spelling and word processing mistakes. Many errors in punctuation, poor grammar and sentence structure. Does not appear to be edited.	Some spelling, word processing, punctuation and grammatical errors. Complete, simple and awkward sentences. Appears to have some editing.	Exhibits minor errors in spelling, word processing, punctuation, and grammar. Uses complete and complex sentences most of the time. Appears to be edited.	Exhibits correct spelling, word processing, punctuation, and grammar. Consistent use of complete and complex sentences. No errors. Excellent editing.