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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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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
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Advanced

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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



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