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Short Research Paper 
Short Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit a typed essay, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a references cited page with at least 3 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and references cited.
Rubric Code: B926C9
By JBardak
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Quality of research

Excellent

--Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to topic<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.<BR>
--Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 3 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided <BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite 3 sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Content

Excellent

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.<BR>
-Writer could be more engaged with topic
--Support for thesis sufficient, but may be lacking in depth or complexity.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
-Writer less than sufficiently engaged with topic
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or lacking in complexity.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
-Writer does not seem engaged with topic
--Support for thesis insufficient and/or lacks depth or complexity.
Organization

Excellent

--Clear and appropriate organization, with highly effective transitions. Introduction is effective and engages the reader. The conclusion is strong and powerfully leaves the reader thinking.
Good

--Organization is appropriate; transitions are generally effective. <BR>
Introduction is effective generally and engages the reader. The conclusion is relevent and leaves the reader thinking.
Fair

--Organization is lacking in some places; transitions are lacking; introduction may lack effectiveness; and conclusion lacking clarity, strength and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Sentence Structure and Fluency

Excellent

Sentences are carefully crafted. Writer demonstrates a significant understanding of content of subject as demonstrated through construction of ideas. Variety of sentence structures skillfully used throughout.
Good

Sentences are satisfactorily crafted and demonstates a satisfactory understanding of content through pleasantly constructed ideas. Variety of sentence structures evident.
Fair

Sentences are sometimes well crafted, but may contain sentence construction errors. Limited variety in sentence formats.
Poor

Several poorly constructed sentenced throughout. Lack of variety in sentence format evident.
Word Choice and Voice

Excellent

--Consistent and powerful voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice aligned to topic and to tone established.
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Generally effective word choice, but writer did not go the extra mile to find the just right word.
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct, but not dynamic word choice.
- Word choice may lack specificity and energy
Poor

-- Voice lacking or inappropriate.<BR>
-- Incorrect or poor word choice if evident.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

--No more than 3 spelling errors.<BR>
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Fair

--No more than 5 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Poor

--More than 5 spelling errors <BR>
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
APA Guidelines

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and references page.<BR>
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
- Effective and properly formatted titled page
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and references page.<BR>
-- A few minor errors in format or punctuation.
- Generally effective and properly formatted titled page
Fair

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references page.<BR>
-- More than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
-Poorly formatted title page
Poor

--Sources generally not properly cited in either the paper and references cited.<BR>
-- More than than 5 errors in format or punctuation
-No title page or ineffective title page.



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