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Animal Mini-Research Paper 
Mini-Research Paper
The mini-research paper should be approximately 3 pages in length, 1.5 spaces, and in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. It should also follow MLA format/citation as discussed in class. You must submit your bibliography source notes with your paper.
Rubric Code: B76243
By Josefina_DM
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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100 % This paper equals to two test grades for this quarter, draft one and final paper. It has a total potential value of 100 points. Each criteria equals 25% of the total point value.
  Emerging

Writer needs help with all aspects of research/writing.

60 pts

Gaining Control

Writer demonstrates some aspects of writing/research and needs more development.

70 pts

Strong

Writer demonstrates sufficient understanding in most areas of research writing and needs some refinement.

80 pts

Distinguished

Writer demonstrates a proficient understanding of all aspects of writing and research.

100 pts

Content of the paper
25 %

A focused topic should be fully developed and supported by research with evidence of writer connecting with and making new meaning from data.
Emerging

Writer's topic is vague and under-developed. Evidence of source evaluation is minimal and minimally supports topic.
Gaining Control

Writer's topic is broad; source information is sufficient but lacks focus. Writer has difficulty making connections with preconceptions and new data.
Strong

Writer clearly communicates what they have learned through research. Topic is focused and is sufficiently developed and supported with evidence. Writer shows vague evidence of analysis and evaluation from sources.
Distinguished

Writer clearly communicates in depth what they have learned through research and displays evidence of connecting with preconceptions. Synthesized data is clearly communicated to reader; topic is focused, well-developed, and strongly supported with evidence through a discernible progression of ideas. Writer shows evidence of critical analysis/evaluation of information from sources.
Writing
25 %

Writer is expected to adhere to the conventions of writing in the English language, use correct spelling, complex sentences, transitions between paragraphs, demonstrate ability to use specific, sophisticated and economical word choices, and correct punctuation.
Emerging

Writer attempts to apply conventions of writing; word choices are not in agreement; there are more than five punctuation and/or spelling errors.
Gaining Control

Writer applies conventions of writing; uses correct word choices and there are five or fewer punctuation/spelling errors.
Strong

Writer applies conventions of writing; uses complex sentences; no more than three grammar/punctuation errors; transitions are usually smooth between paragraphs. Word choices are effective with no spelling errors.
Distinguished

Writer applies conventions of writing; uses complex sentences, accurate grammar/punctuation; transitions are smooth between paragraphs; uses sophisticated and economical word choices with no spelling errors.
Sources
25 %

All papers required a minimum of two sources from four different types.
Emerging

Research originates from less than two sources; there is some annotation; sources are credible.
Gaining Control

Research originates from two similar sources; sources are annotated, credible, and on topic.
Strong

Research originates from two sources ; at least two types of four (web, article, book, interview, other media); sources are annotated, are credible, and on topic.
Distinguished

Research originates from two or more varied source types (web, article, book, interview, other media); sources are annotated and credible; sources are relevant to topic.
MLA Citations
25 %

Plagiarism is illegal because it is stealing someone else's work. ALL resources consulted and referred to in this paper MUST be properly cited in MLA format as discussed in class.
Emerging

Writer cites few or no sources in body of text according to Modern Language Association (MLA). There is evidence of possible plagiarism. A list of sources is provided but not in correct MLA format.
Gaining Control

Writer cites most sources in body of text according to Modern Language Association (MLA) rules with some possible paraphrases missing citations. A Works Cited page has been included with some minor format errors and some works not cited in the text.
Strong

Writer cites all sources in body of text according to Modern Language Association (MLA) rules but with some errors. A Works Cited page has been included with some minor format errors. Sources cited agrees with works cited list.
Distinguished

Writer properly cites all sources in body of text according to Modern Language Association (MLA) rules. A Works Cited page has been included and in proper format. Sources cited agrees with Works Cited list.



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