Name _____________ Class _________ Date ______Topic ___________

Research Report Checklist

 

Excellent (14 points)

Good (10 points)

Poor (5 points)
Introduction

*   The introduction clearly states the thesis. The introduction clearly introduces the main ideas.

·  The introduction seems to be focused on a thesis, but the writer did not state the thesis clearly. Main ideas are not clearly stated.

·  The essay is not centered on the thesis assigned.

Body

*   Each paragraph has a topic sentence that is one of the main ideas. Each paragraph has appropriate and accurate supporting details.

·  There are distinctions between paragraphs, but supporting details are not appropriate for the main idea.

·  There are no distinctions between paragraphs.
Conclusion

*   The conclusion sums up the points made in an interesting and thoughtful manner.

·  There is an obvious conclusion, but it does not remind the reader of the main points covered in the essay.

·  The last paragraph does not seem to be a conclusion.

Style

*   The writer’s own voice is evident throughout the essay. Consideration was given to the intended audience.

·  The writer attempts to use his/her own voice, but fails to do so in a few places. It is not clear that the writer gave consideration to the intended audience.

·  The writer’s own voice is not evident in the essay. Consideration was not given to the audience.

Title

Cover Page

*   The title is clear and catchy. The cover page is attractive and follows the correct format.

·  The title does not seem to clearly sum up the thesis. The cover sheet does not follow the correct format.

·  The title is not appropriate for the essay. There is no cover sheet.
Presentation

*   The essay is typed or is written in black ink. The essay has been proofread and rewritten (previous draft submitted).

·  The essay is typed or is written in black ink. It is not evident that the essay was proofread.

·  The essay is not typed or written in black ink.

Scientific Content

*   It is obvious that the writer has consulted many resources for information related to the topic. Information is up to date. The essay is free from errors in content.

·  It is not apparent that the writer consulted more than one resource. The information is not up to date. The essay may have one or two errors in content.

·  The essay contains many errors in content.

Total Column 1 ___ x 14 = _____ Column 2 ___ x 10 = _____ Column 3 ___ x 5 =___