This document provides a grading sheet for a research paper. It outlines several categories for grading the paper and allocates points for each, including introduction, thesis, topic sentences, citations, documentation, conclusions, works cited, organization, format, title page, grammar, and overall grade out of 100 points. Key elements graded include an interesting introduction, clear thesis, citations and documentation, restating the thesis in the conclusion, and adherence to formatting guidelines.

1. Research Paper Grading Sheet for ________________________________________
Interesting Introduction ______/5 (Interesting fact, quotation, startling statistic, etc.)
Thesis at end of Intro. _____/10 (Stated as a fact)
Topic sentences _____/12 (Connected to thesis or main point)
Citations Format _____/12 (see below)
Introductions (1pt off for each missing introduction)
Documentation (missing=-1 pt, not matching Works Cited=-1pt, not formatted correctly=-1pt.)
1 Note per body paragraph _____/13 (-2 per missing citation)
Thesis at beginning of concl. _____/10 (Restated thesis plus 3 reasons in one sentence)
Conclusion _____/5 (Ends well: call to action, biblical response, consequences, etc.)
Works Cited _____/3 (3 sources required)
Organization/Content Grade _____/70
Format _____/10 (Times New Roman, 12 pt. font throughout)
Title page _____/3 (Spaces, centered, information correct)
Paper _____/3 (Title in ALL CAPS, double-spaced, 1 inch margins)
Works Cited _____/3 (Title, Indention, Single spaced entries with space between
entries, Correct use of punctuation)
Grammar/Spelling/Punct. _____/20 (1pt off for each error: spelling, punctuation, 1st
/2nd
person
pronouns, unclear or awkward grammar construction)
Research Paper Grade:_____/100