White Paper Rubric


The following rubric is a guide to the students on the instructors grading criteria.  Because it is
an white paper I will accept papers between 4 and 6 pages in length (excluding title and source
pages) 12 pt., Times New Roman font.



Components

% of Grade

Appropriate format and reference methods (Title page, title, text, headers, reference page, and
in-text citations are correct. Paragraphs do not end with source citations. Minimum and appropriate
use of quotations.)

10

Clear Objectives and thesis (Topic introduced, its importance explained. Strong, clear thesis
supported throughout paper.)

10

Logical development of body and thesis  (Accurate and valid reasons. One clear idea related to
thesis in each paragraph. Student’s own ideas, supported by logical reasoning and evidence from
sources. Clear explanation of everything. Course concepts used accurately and effectively. Logical
order of ideas, and smooth flow between ideas. Read has no questions or doubts.)

50

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity (Understandable and correct English.
Third person only.)

30

TOTAL

100%