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Basic Research Paper Basic Research Paper Research the approved topic. Submit 5-8 typed pages of publishing the results of your research. Include a Works Cited page with at least 5-8 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on suffiency of research to support the thesis, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Rubric Code: F2845B By draley Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Mini Research Paper 100 % Worth 200 points Total
	Not really... up to a D or 67% 27 points 27 pts	Push it a bit more... up to a C or 75% 30points 30 pts	Almost there... up to a B or 89% 35 points 35 pts	WooHoo! up to an A or 100% 40 points 40 pts
Quality of research 30 pts Sources Citations Research	Not really... --4 or fewer sources --Source reliablility questionable. Some sources not cited. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source. --Little information relevant to thesis. --Insufficient information provided to support thesis. --Minimal research.	Push it a bit more... --Failed to cite at least 5 sources --Source reliablility 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 thesis. --Surface research.	Almost there... --Cited 5-8 sources --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to thesis. --Sufficient information provided to support most elements of thesis. --Research of sufficent depth.	WooHoo! --Cited 5-8 sources --Sources reliable and properly cited. --All information relevant to thesis. --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis. --Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content 30 pts Thesis & Support Organization Transition Introduction Conclusion	Not really... --Thesis unclear or non-existent. --Or, support for thesis insufficient, --Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.	Push it a bit more... --Thesis poorly stated. --Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Almost there... --Thesis stated clearly. --Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	WooHoo! --Thesis clear, interesting. --Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth. --Writer involved with subject. --Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited 15 pts Sources Citations	Not really... -- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Many errors in format or punctuation. --OR no bibliography.	Push it a bit more... --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.	Almost there... --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Few errors in format or punctuation.	WooHoo! --All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page. -- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics 15 pts Style Spelling & punctuation Mechanics & grammar	Not really... -- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate. -- Ineffective word choice. --Spelling errors. --Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.	Push it a bit more... -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --Few spelling errors. --Few errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.	Almost there... -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check. --Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors.	WooHoo! --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.
Cover Page 10 pts Title Instructor name Your name Course name Date	Not really... --Format does not meet criteria. --Many errors	Push it a bit more... --Format does not completely meet criteria. --Few errors.	Almost there... --Format appropriate to meet criteria. --No more than 2 errors	WooHoo! --Format appropriate to meet criteria. --No errors

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