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I-Search Paper- Honors English 10 
I-Search Paper
Select a question that reflects an authentic problem or significant question that interests you. Research the question using at least one book, one magazine article and one interview. Follow the I-Search format and MLA Format. Include in-text citations and Works Cited Page.
Rubric Code: E55A8B
By kimholland
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

The Question/ Prior Knowledge

Excellent

Excellent question. Establishes prior knowledge and evidence of why the writer wanted to pursue topic.
Good

Good proposal. Fairly evident prior knowledge and what the writer wanted to learn through research.
Fair

Weak proposal. Unclear topic; unclear what led the writer to chose topic. Lacks a clear argument.
Poor

Incomplete proposal. Does not properly identify topic. Does not clearly outline prior knowledge or explanation of why topic was chosen.
The Research

Excellent

Search reports are excellent. Failures and successes described, interesting description of search provided. Significant review of materials. Includes one magazine article, one book and one interview.
Good

Search reports are good. General description of search and review of materials included in paper. Includes one magazine article, one book and one interview.
Fair

Minimum possible resources reviewed, short/sketchy description of search process. Search report complete. Includes one magazine article, one book and one interview.
Poor

May not include one magazine article, one book and one interview; incomplete or no reports turned in.
What I Learned Statement

Excellent

Strong narrative format. Specific details of search provided with examples of failures and successes.
Good

Narrative format. General description of search provided.
Fair

Attempts narrative format. Very general description of search provided, little or no specific details.
Poor

Little or no independent research strategy evident.
The Formal Paper

Excellent

Conclusion stongly supported with textual resources and excellent development of argument. Minimum page (5) requirement met or exceeded.
Good

Good conclusions supported by textual resources. Argument is good. Minimum page requirement (5) met.
Fair

Conclusions stated, but not described. No specific details about topic provided. Not enough support or development provided.
Poor

No clear evidence that writer has came up with own conclusions. Paper does not meet length requirement.
Reflection

Excellent

Intelligent and interesting discussion of further questions and research. Much self-evaluation provided.
Good

Notes further questions and research. Some self-evaluation provided.
Fair

Shows little awareness of new questions and research. Very little self-evaluation provided.
Poor

Little or no evidence of awareness of further questions or research. Little or no self-evaluation of topic.
References/Works Cited

Excellent

Includes 3 or more varied sources, as required. Follows MLA style guidelines in citation and Works Cited.
Good

Generally follows MLA style format. All sources included.
Fair

Has made a fair attempt to cite sources and use correct form. Missing one source.
Poor

Little or no attempt to follow MLA style. Missing sources, and has significant errors in form.
Grammar and Punctuation

Excellent

There are no or few errors (0-4) which do not affect the text.
Good

Few errors (5-9) which do not affect the text significantly
Fair

Several errors - (10-15) some affecting the text significantly
Poor

Numerous errors (16 or more) affecting the text significantly



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