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Research Paper (MLA Format) Research Paper (MLA Format) Research the approved topic. Submit 3 or 4 double-spaced typed pages (depending on track)on the supplied topic. Include a Works Cited page, and follow proper MLA format. Paper will be graded on quality of research, correct citation format, and grammar. Rubric Code: C52428 By Tink66 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Humanities Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	EXCELLENT 200 pts	WELL DONE 160 pts	AVERAGE 120 pts	POOR 50 pts
Content	EXCELLENT Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	WELL DONE Topic stated clearly. Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.	AVERAGE Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.	POOR Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Quality of Research	EXCELLENT 4 sources cited. Sources reliable and properly cited. All information relevant to topic. Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious. Follows MLA	WELL DONE 3 sources cited. Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. Most information relevant to topic. Research of sufficent depth. Mostly follows MLA	AVERAGE 1-2 source cited. Source reliablility questionable. Some information relevant to topic. Surface research. MLA format has multiple errors.	POOR No sources cited. Source reliablility questionable. Little information relevant to topic. Minimal research. MLA format is not followed.
Works Cited Page	EXCELLENT Complete Works Cited page.	WELL DONE All sorces cited in Works Cited page, but impropper format.	AVERAGE Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but impropper format.	POOR No Works Cited page.
Grammar and Mechanics	EXCELLENT Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors.	WELL DONE Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors. Less than three total errors.	AVERAGE Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling errors. ew errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. ew punctuation or capitalization errors.	POOR Voice inconsistent. neffective word choice. spelling errors. any errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. any errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.