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Research Paper- MLA Research Paper- MLA Research the approved topic. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 4 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 bibliography. Rubric Code: D7CA3W By jvillesca Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Research Paper
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Poor (N/A)
Content 70 pts	Excellent 63-70 pts --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion. --All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized --All design principles are mentioned	Good 56-62 pts --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness. --Most information is analyzed, some just summarized --6 design principles are mentioned	Fair 49-55 pts --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness. --Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized --4 design principles are mentioned	Poor 30-48 pts --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness. --Information is merely stated or summarized
Formatting 20 pts	Excellent 18-20 pts --Paper is at least 5 full pages in length --double spaced --12 pt., Cambria font --1" margins	Good 16-17 pts --Paper is at least 4 pages in length --double spaced --12 pt., Cambria font --1" margins	Fair 14-15 pts --Paper is at least 3 pages in length -- font and margins partially correct	Poor 11-13 pts --Paper is less than 2 pages in length --font and margins not correct
Grammar and Mechanics 40 pts	Excellent 36-40 pts --No run-on sentences --No fragments --No spelling errors --No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense -- No punctuation or capitalization errors	Good 32-35 pts --Only one run-on sentence OR only one fragment --4 or less spelling errors --4 or less errors in agreement, pronouns or tense -- 4 or less punctuation or capitalization errors	Fair 28-31 pts --2 run-on sentences OR fragments --5 or more spelling errors --5 or more errors in agreement, pronouns or tense --5 or more punctuation or capitalization errors	Poor 20-27 pts --8 or more run-on sentences OR fragments --More than 8 spelling errors --More than 8 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense -- More than 8 punctuation or capitalization errors
Quality of research 25 pts	Excellent 23-25 pts --Cited 8 or more sources --Sources are reliable and properly evaluated. --All information relevant to topic --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.	Good 20-22 pts --Cited 6 sources --Sources mostly reliable. --Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to topic. --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.	Fair 18-19 pts --Failed to cite 6 sources --Source reliability questionable. --Information provided to support some elements of topic	Poor 10-17 pts --Failed to cite sources --Source reliability questionable. --Information provided to support some elements of topic
Works Cited/Citations 20 pts	Excellent 18-20 pts --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- No errors in format or punctuation.	Good 16-17 pts --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation.	Fair 14-15 pts --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.	Poor 11-13 Points deducted for plagiarism --No sources properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.

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