BIOGRAPHY TERM PAPER RUBRIC
Ideas
The topic is clear and focused.
The paper demonstrated an expertise on the topic.
The paper included ALL main parts of the person’s life and why the person is important.
The writing is interesting and tells the story of the person’s life with many interesting details. TOTAL______/20 POINTS
Organization
There are clear sections that are titled.
The writing is in a logical sequence.
The paragraphs transition smoothly.
TOTAL______/20 POINTS
Word Choice
The words create a vivid image.
The piece has interesting vocabulary.
The piece paints a picture of what the person was like during their lifetime.
TOTAL______/10 POINTS
Proofreading
The piece proofread for capitals and punctuation.
There are no missing words and it sounds right.
The piece has no run-on sentences or fragments.
The sentences are all complete.
All the spelling is correct.
TOTAL______/20 POINTS
Format: Readability
The piece has paragraphs that are indented or skip a line.
It is typed neatly in a readable font
It is typed in readable 12-point font with section headings capitalized, centered and 12-18 point font
It has double or 1.5 spacing
TOTAL______/10 POINTS
Formatting: Parts of Paper
Title page with current date
Table of contents
Headings for all sections
Page numbers on each page
Bibliography
TOTAL______/20 POINTS
Ideas
The topic is clear and focused.
The paper demonstrated an expertise on the topic.
The paper included ALL main parts of the person’s life and why the person is important.
The writing is interesting and tells the story of the person’s life with many interesting details. TOTAL______/20 POINTS
Organization
There are clear sections that are titled.
The writing is in a logical sequence.
The paragraphs transition smoothly.
TOTAL______/20 POINTS
Word Choice
The words create a vivid image.
The piece has interesting vocabulary.
The piece paints a picture of what the person was like during their lifetime.
TOTAL______/10 POINTS
Proofreading
The piece proofread for capitals and punctuation.
There are no missing words and it sounds right.
The piece has no run-on sentences or fragments.
The sentences are all complete.
All the spelling is correct.
TOTAL______/20 POINTS
Format: Readability
The piece has paragraphs that are indented or skip a line.
It is typed neatly in a readable font
It is typed in readable 12-point font with section headings capitalized, centered and 12-18 point font
It has double or 1.5 spacing
TOTAL______/10 POINTS
Formatting: Parts of Paper
Title page with current date
Table of contents
Headings for all sections
Page numbers on each page
Bibliography
TOTAL______/20 POINTS