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6th Grade Research MLA Paper
6th Grade Research MLA Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit a -2- 4page typed paper, with Title Page, Header, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 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/ mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
DX6764C
By
tlannsauer
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Subject:
Computers
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Research Paper
Excellent
5 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Quality of research
Excellent
--Cited 3 or more sources (including at least one non-internet source)
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good
--Cited 3 sources including one non-internet source
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Fair
--Failed to cite 3 sources including one non-internet source
--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.
Poor
--Failed to cite 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.
Content
Excellent
--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.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Shows changes in thinking process throughout entire project.
Good
--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.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows changes in thinking process throughout entire project.
--Shows some changes in thinking process throughout entire project.
Fair
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows a few changes in thinking process throughout entire project.
Poor
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows no change in thinking process throughout entire project.
Works Cited/Bibliography
Excellent
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Good
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor
Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics
Excellent
--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good
-- 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.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Fair
-- 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 and/or min/max page requirements
Poor
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Somewhat correct word choice.
--More than 5 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Header and Page Number
Excellent
Included Header with Page Number
Good
Included Header No Page Number
Fair
No Header included Page Number
Poor
No Header
No Page number
Included Title Page
Excellent
Title Page
Good
Fair
Poor
No Title Page
Keywords:
Informative Research Raper
Subjects:
Biology
Computers
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Assignment
Writing
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