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Southern Voice Research MLA Paper 
Informative Project Research MLA Paper
Research an important figure from the South. Make a claim statement about how the South, it's traditions, and it's "code" influenced this person. Support your claim with research. Citations must be MLA, and the paper must have a works cited page, also in MLA format. 80 points possible. 10 points for completed question worksheet. 10 points for draft with peer feedback worksheet.
Rubric Code: DX52A24
By MrFrasersClass
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Distinction

10 pts

Proficient

9 pts

Near Proficient

8 pts

Below Proficient

7 pts

Quality of research

Distinction

Cited 5 sources:
Sources reliable and properly cited.
All information relevant to topic
Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Proficient

Cited 4 sources
Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
Most information relevant to thesis.
Sufficient information provided
Research of sufficient depth.
Near Proficient

Failed to cite 3 sources
Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
Some information relevant to thesis.
Information provided to support some elements of topic
Surface research.
Below Proficient

Failed to cite 2 sources
Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
Some information relevant to thesis.
Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
In-text citations

MLA Format
Distinction

All sources properly cited in paper.
No more than 1 error in format or punctuation.
Proficient

All sources properly cited in paper.
2 errors in format or punctuation.
Near Proficient

Not all sources properly cited in paper.
More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Below Proficient

Not all sources properly cited in paper.
More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Content

Distinction

Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
Proficient

Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Near Proficient

Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
Below Proficient

Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
Grammar and Mechanics

Distinction

Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
Sophisticated and precise word choice.
No spelling errors.
No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Met all style requirements
Proficient

Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
Fairly effective word choice.
No more than 2 spelling errors.
Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Met most style requirements
Near Proficient

Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
Correct word choice.
More than 3 spelling errors.
More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style requirements
Below Proficient

Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
Correct word choice.
More than 4 spelling errors.
More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style requirements
Organization

Distinction

Essay is well-organized
Good use of topic sentences
Transitions aid flow
Key words tie ideas together
Proficient

Essay is mostly well-organized
Pretty good use of topic sentences
Some transitions aid flow
Some key words tie ideas together
Near Proficient

Essay is somewhat well-organized
Use of topic sentences
A few transitions aid flow
A few key words tie ideas together
Below Proficient

Essay has some organization
Poor use of topic sentences
Very few transitions aid flow
Very few key words tie ideas together
Essay Elements

Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Distinction

Introduction includes claim statement.
Conclusion restates main idea & focus in a new way and ends with a takeaway ending
The introduction, body, and conclusion are complete and superior
Proficient

Introduction includes claim statement.
Conclusion restates main idea & focus in a new way and ends with a takeaway ending
Introduction, body, and thesis are well written
Near Proficient

Introduction includes claim statement.
Conclusion restates main idea & focus and ends with a takeaway ending
Parts of the essay (introduction, body, or conclusion needs more work)
Below Proficient

Introduction includes claim statement.
Conclusion restates main idea & focus and ends with a takeaway ending
The essay needs more work
Works Cited Page

MLA Format
Distinction

All citations on work cited page are in proper MLA format. No More than 1 error in format or punctuation
Proficient

All citations on work cited page are in proper MLA format. No More than 2 errors in format or punctuation
Near Proficient

Not all sources properly cited on works cited page.
More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Below Proficient

Not all sources properly cited on works cited page.
More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation.
Paraphrasing / Direct Quotes

Distinction

All paraphrasing is is in writer's own words with no plagiarism evident. All direct quotes are properly identified with no more than 1 error.
Proficient

Almost all paraphrasing is is in writer's own words with very little plagiarism evident. All direct quotes are properly identified with no more than 2 errors.
Near Proficient

Some paraphrasing is is in writer's own words with some plagiarism evident. All direct quotes are properly identified with no more than 3 errors.
Below Proficient

Writer's use of paraphrasing is less than proficient. Writing has evidence of plagiarism. All direct quotes are properly identified with no more than 3 errors.



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