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Research Paper- MLA 
Research Paper- MLA
Research the approved topic. Submit one 6-8 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 6 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: EX2A9XC
By tracypena
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Formatting
5 pts

Excellent

--Summary of Project is at least 400-500 words in length.
-- formatted, double spaced, 12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
Good

--Summary of Project is at least 300-400 words in length.
-- formatted, double spaced, 12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
Fair

--Summary of Project is at least 200-300 words in length.
-- font and margins partially correct
Poor

--Summary of Project is at least 100-200 words in length.
--font and margins not correct
--1" margins
Content
5 pts

Excellent

--Thesis is clear, interesting, and arguable
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions.
--All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
Good

--Thesis is clear, but basic
--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 and transitions slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
Fair

--Thesis is somewhat clear
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient.
--Organization and transitions lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient.
--Organization and transitions lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Information is merely stated or summarized
Quality of research
5 pts

Excellent

--Cited 6 or more sources
-Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
--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.
Good

--Cited 4-5 sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
--Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Cited 2-3 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.
Poor

--Cited 1 source or 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.
Works Cited/Citations
5 pts

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No 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

--Automatic zero for plagiarisim
--No sources properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics
5 pts

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.
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.
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.
Poor

-- 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.



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