1. Research Paper Total Score:_____ / 50 Name:___________________ A B C
Not Proficient
Thesis:
Clearly defines a historical thesis
and addresses it throughout.
Content:
a. Provides clear, specific, focused
historical content.
b. Presents significant support
for the thesis.
c. Shows excellent critical thinking
and in-depth analysis.
d. Shows excellent development
and understanding of the topic.
Conclusion:
Presents a clear and complete
summary of the thesis and
supporting arguments.
Sources:
Supports the argument and
assertions with solid academic
sources, which are cited
appropriately in the essay.
Bibliography:
Minimum requirements for number
and type of sources are met and
exceeded.
Mechanics:
Few errors in spelling, conventions
and syntax
Excellent organization. Body
paragraphs follow the thesis.
Thesis:
Clearly defines a historical thesis
and addresses it throughout.
Content:
a. Provides fairly solid historical
content.
b. Presents fairly substantial
support for the thesis.
c. Shows good critical thinking and
analysis, but could have done more.
d. Shows good development
and understanding of the topic.
Conclusion:
Presents a good overall
summary of the thesis and
supporting arguments.
Sources:
Supports the argument and
assertions with solid academic
sources, which are cited
appropriately in the essay.
Bibliography:
Minimum requirements for number
and type of sources are met and
exceeded.
Mechanics:
Some errors in spelling, conventions
and syntax
Good organization. Body
paragraphs mostly follow the thesis.
Thesis:
Defines a historical thesis
and addresses it occasionally.
Content:
a. Provides adequate historical
content.
b. Presents some
support for the thesis.
c. Shows some critical thinking and
analysis, but could have done more.
d. Shows some development
and understanding of the topic.
Conclusion:
Presents a some summary of the
thesis and supporting arguments.
Sources:
Occasionally supports the argument
and assertions with solid academic
sources, which are cited
appropriately in the essay.
Bibliography:
Minimum requirements for number
and type of sources are met.
Mechanics:
Several errors in spelling,
conventions and syntax
Organization is fairly solid, but is
confused at times.
Thesis:
Does not define, or address a
historical thesis.
Content:
a. Does not provide adequate
historical content.
b. Fails to provide adequate
support for the thesis.
c. Does not demonstrate critical
thinking or analysis.
d. Does not show development
and understanding of the topic.
Conclusion:
Fails to include a summary of the
thesis and supporting arguments.
Sources:
Does not support the argument
and assertions with solid academic
sources, or sources are not cited
appropriately in the essay.
Bibliography:
Minimum requirements for number
and type of sources are not met.
Mechanics:
Numerous errors in spelling,
conventions and syntax
Organization is non-existant.
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Total Score:_____ / 50