iRubric: TAL MGRP Feature Article rubric

Fully engaged in the writing process by submitting proposal with essential questions, rational and references, submitting complete draft for feedback and evidence of revisions in final publication.

Submitted proposal with some questions, rational, and some references. Draft submitted for feedback that was partially complete and evidence of revisions in final publication.

Submitted proposal that included two of required content: rational, questions or references. Draft submitted that contained limited engagement with topic or limited revision of draft attempted.

No proposal or draft submitted.

Paper is written with a clear point of view or essential question in mind. This is communicated throughout the paper.

Paper is written with a vague point of view that is mentioned or hinted in introduction and it is unclear how the rest of the paper supported this stance.

Paper is written with little connection to larger essential question or point of view. Difficult for the reader to determine "the point" of the article.

No essential question. Paper is made up of unconnected facts about the topic.

Writing integrates source material and provides supporting detail sentences that develop main points and create a sense of flow. Paragraphs creatively examine and connect ideas.

Each paragraph has supporting detail sentences the develop main ideas. There is some flow/connection between paragraphs.

Individual paragraphs are not focused. There is little flow between paragraphs. Ideas seem to be presented randomly.

Paper is not cohesive. There is no flow between paragraphs or ideas. The paper is "all over the place" and difficult to follow.

Evidence reflects professional sources integrated with other sources (interview, media, etc.). Research information goes beyond surface information. Evidence is relevant, varied and reliable.

Evidence is provided and reflects both professional and other sources. Research information is mostly surface information that often reveals a shallow understanding of topic. Evidence is relevant, varied and reliable.

Evidence is provided but may come from a single source. Lack of sources raises questions about the reliability of information or information is dominated by popular or your own opinion.

Little or no evidence of research.

At least 2 distinct genres that make sense for the topic; provide deeper meaning; genres work together to extend research and point of views

Two distinct genres that show different aspects of research; one may lack depth reflecting only superficial level of information or point of view

Two genres; show only superficial parts of research; genres do not reveal new insights apart from paper; lack of sense of thoughtfulness in selection of genre

Less than 2 genre pieces or choices of genre that distract from rather than enhance understanding of topic; little evidence of crafting to meet conventions of chosen genre