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US HISTORY RESEARCH PAPER
US HISTORY RESEARCH PAPER
Rubric for research paper about a U.S. military and C.I.A. Intervention since WWII
Rubric Code:
BX3985W
By
ejaracz
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Subject:
History
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Content
Unacceptable/Absent
1 pts
Limited/Emerging
2 pts
Proficient/Satisfatory
3 pts
Advanced/Exceptional
4 pts
Introduction
Unacceptable/Absent
No clear introduction is given.
Limited/Emerging
The introduction of the paper is not separated from the body. Writer attempts introduction but includes support for main topic.
Proficient/Satisfatory
Introduction includes a topic sentence or paragraph.
Advanced/Exceptional
Introduction offers an overview of the topic of the paper in a creative way.
Thesis Statement
Unacceptable/Absent
Purpose of the paper is not evident or does not meet the assignment expectations.
Limited/Emerging
Purpose of the paper is implied but not implicitly stated and meets assignment expectations.
Proficient/Satisfatory
Purpose is stated but not clearly articulated and meets assignment expectations.
Advanced/Exceptional
Articulates purpose clearly and meets assignment expectations.
Body
Quotes/Examples/Supporting Details
Unacceptable/Absent
The topic is not supported. Rarely supplies supporting examples or examples are irrelevant.
Limited/Emerging
Attempts to support topic but sub-points may be redundant. Minimal use of supporting examples. May include a few irrelevant examples.
Proficient/Satisfatory
Topic is supported by sub-points. Sufficient number and variety of supporting examples are used.
Advanced/Exceptional
Topic is supported by multiple, distinct sub-points. Ample number and variety of supporting examples are used.
Body
Depth of Development
Unacceptable/Absent
The topic is not explained. Explanations may contradict or be unrelated to the thesis.
Limited/Emerging
The topic is explained only at a basic, concrete level. Explanation may be confusing.
Proficient/Satisfatory
The topic is explained clearly, but lacks creativity or in-depth analysis.
Advanced/Exceptional
The topic is explained with creativity, logical and abstract thought processes, and with in-depth analysis.
Body
Research
Unacceptable/Absent
Research into the topic is not evident. Uses few or no resources.
Limited/Emerging
Minimal research evident. Uses limited resources. (1-2 Sources)
Proficient/Satisfatory
Research shows thorough use of a few resources. Information provides in depth support for the topic. (3-4 resources)
Advanced/Exceptional
Relevant, in-depth research serves to support the topic and is smoothly integrated into the content of the paper. A wide variety (at least 5) of relevant resources are cited.
Conclusion
Unacceptable/Absent
No conclusion provided. Paper just stops.
Limited/Emerging
Conclusion is attempted but is too brief to summarize or reinforce the topic. The introduction may be repeated almost verbatim.
Proficient/Satisfatory
Paper is brought to a conclusion. The topic is restated or information is summarized.
Advanced/Exceptional
Paper is brought to a satisfying conclusion. The topic is restated and information is summarized in a creative/thought provoking way. Conclusion explains why the topic matters.
Critical Thinking & Evaluation
Unacceptable/Absent
The conclusion demonstrates no critical thinking skills and no justification for the student's opinion is provided.
Limited/Emerging
The conclusion demonstrates very little critical thinking skills and lacks adequate justification.
Proficient/Satisfatory
The conclusion demonstrates some analysis and evaluation of the topic, but their justifications are somewhat vague.
Advanced/Exceptional
The conclusion demonstrates careful analysis and evaluation of the topic. The student's opinion is well-justified.
Form
Unacceptable/Absent
1 pts
Limited/Emerging
2 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Advanced
4 pts
Unacceptable/Absent
Limited/Emerging
.
Proficient
Advanced
Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Unacceptable/Absent
No evidence of revising/editing. Numerous and repetitive errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation make reading/comprehending the paper difficult.
Limited/Emerging
Multiple errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation make reading/comprehending the paper difficult.
Proficient
Minimal errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation do not detract from readability.
Advanced
Paper is virtually free of errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Paper Length
Unacceptable/Absent
Less than 4 or fewer pages, improper margins and/or font size
Limited/Emerging
5 or fewer pages, double spaced, normal margins and font size
Proficient
6-7 pages, double spaced, normal margins and font size
Advanced
6-7 pages, double spaced, normal margins and font size
MLA Format
Unacceptable/Absent
Paper does not follow standard MLA format. Contains multiple errors in layout or citations.
Limited/Emerging
Paper attempts to follow MLA format with three or more deviations. Errors in citing sources are noted.
Proficient
Paper follows MLA format but may have two or three deviations. May be missing header or title for works cited page.
Advanced
Paper follows standard MLA format with no exceptions.
Keywords:
Intervention
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
Project
Writing
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