Exemplary - 5

Accomplished - 4

Developing - 3

Beginning - 2

Organization

Information in the paper is presented in a logical and readable sequence.

Information in the paper is presented in a readable sequence.

Paper is difficult to follow. Does not answer the questions to make it readable.

Cannot understand paper, little to none readability. Paper is difficult to comprehend.

Subject Knowledge

All questions are answered about the selected topic. Thorough explanation of the questions and topic present.

All questions are answered about the selected topic. Additionally explanation is needed thoroughly answer the questions.

Missing one of the questions, which leaders to a lack of understanding about the paper’s topic.

Missing two or more of the questions, paper is difficult to comprehend due to this fact.

Resources and Research

Paper includes a variety of sources that lead to reaching accurate conclusions. Paper includes a detailed reference page that indicates the location of the sources.

Paper includes a variety of sources, some research does not aid in reaching accurate conclusions. Reference page is missing sources or sources are incomplete.

Paper includes sources that do not aid in student reaching accurate conclusions. Reference page is missing sources and is incomplete.

Paper does not include any sources, thereby the student cannot make accurate conclusions. There is no reference page.

Overall Paper Design

Student chooses a font that is readable. Paper is at least five pages long and with a title page and reference page.

Students chooses a font that is readable. Paper is less than five pages and includes a title page and reference page.

The font choice makes the paper difficult to read. Paper is less than five pages and is missing either the title page or reference page.

The font choice makes the paper difficult to read. Paper is less than five pages and does not include a title page or reference page.