Frankstein Research Paper
Research Essay Rubric Criteria
The thesis statement is well-developed, clear, and concise, as the last sentence of the intro paragraph.
Relevant facts, examples, and details support the writing
The ideas chosen show a thorough understanding of the essay topic
The voice sounds knowledgeable
The voice is appropriate for the audience
The title and hook draw the reader into the essay
Essay is logically organized (including a beginning, middle, and end)
Each body paragraph has a topic sentence
Transitions are used between paragraphs and provide coherence
Words are specific and powerful
Terms are defined or explained
Sentence structure is correct and varied
2-3 Quotations per body paragraph are used and include (parenthetical/in-text) citations – 1-2 from research sources + 1-2 from Frankenstein
Signaling phrases are used before and after quotations and are woven into the writing fluidly
Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are correct
MLA formatting guidelines are followed: page format, parenthetical/in-text citations, and works cited page
Minimum page requirement met (four, + works cited page)
Five or more reliable sources were used and cited. One source must be Frankenstein (4-5 direct quotes from novel minimum). 4 outside sources. Unreliable and user-created sources like Wikipedia, About.com, and free essay and notes sites, etc. were NOT used.
