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water research paper 
water research paper
Content, Organization, Resources, Language and Structure Statement of Thesis
Rubric Code: C364W8
By lawrybc
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Subject: Geology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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5

30 pts

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4-3

15 pts

Emerging

2-1

10 pts

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STATEMENT OF THESIS
5 pts

Target

Thesis or topic is clear and explicitly stated. The reader can underline the thesis.
Acceptable

Topic is clear, but not explicitly stated. The reader must search for the thesis and eventually finds words to identify it.
Emerging

The topic or thesis is alluded to, but never clearly stated. The reader must surmise the thesis, but is able to identify allusions.
Unacceptable

There is no topic or thesis identifiable. The reader finds no words or phrases that identify a topic or thesis.
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CONTENT
5 pts

Target

The content is related to and supports the topic or thesis. Content is sufficient to support the topic. Figures and tables are used to summarize important ideas.
Acceptable

The content has some weaknesses in its support of the thesis. More support would strenthen the topic. Figures and tables are used to summarize important ideas.
Emerging

The content is insufficient to support the thesis. The support is minimal, but some support can be identified. Figures and tables are used somewhat randomly.
Unacceptable

There is little content, or the content is unrelated to the thesis or topic. No figures or tables used.
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ORGANIZATION
5 pts

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The organization is complete and logical with a progression of ideas leading to a conclusion. Transitions allow the reader to follow the content without disruption.
Acceptable

There is a logical progression with occasional breaks in flow of content. Lack of transitions disrupts the flow for the reader.
Emerging

Logical progression is minimal with disconnected ideas. The reader has difficulty following the development of the topic.
Unacceptable

There is no logical progression in the development of the thesis or topic. Ideas are disconnected and disruptions in flow confuse the reader.
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LANGUAGE & STRUCTURE
5 pts

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Vocabulary is precise, appropriate. The writing expresses clarity and accuracy in information. Grammar is error free, with maybe a minor error.
Acceptable

Vocabulary is appropriate; some phrases need work.
Grammar is mostly error free, with not more than three errors.
Emerging

Vocabulary is weak rather than precise. There are numerous grammar errors.
Unacceptable

Vocabulary is inadequate to the topic and incorrect. There are many grammar errors.
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FORMAT & STYLE
5 pts

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Paragraphs have at least 3 related sentences with a thesis. Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. Sentences are complete, clear and concise. Active voice is used throughout.
Acceptable

Paragraphs have at least 3 related sentences. Paragraph transitions are present and logical. Sentences are complete, clear and concise. Active voice is used throughout.
Emerging

Paragraphs have at least 3 related sentences. Sentences are complete, clear and concise.
Unacceptable

Paragraphs are random with no logical connectivity. Sentences are incomplete and/or unclear.
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REFERENCES
5 pts

Target

References are sufficient (8-10). GSA style is used correctly in citations and reference list. References are correctly cited.
References are recent, i.e. most are within the last 5 years.
Acceptable

References are adequate (6-7). GSA style is used correctly in citations and references list. Resources are in correct form with some errors. Most are within the last 8 years.
Emerging

References are minimal (5 or less). GSA style is used in the reference list with some errors. Citations are missing, old, or incorrect.
Unacceptable

References are less than minimal (4 or less). GSA style is error laden, both in citations and reference list.
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