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Research Paper 
Rubric Code: G246966
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Not really...

0-5 points

(N/A)

Still needs work...

6-10 points

(N/A)

Almost there...

11-15 points

(N/A)

WooHoo!

16-20 points

(N/A)

Quality of research
20 pts

Is the information attained through reliable sources?

Not really...

--Source reliablility questionable. Some sources not cited
--Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source
--Little information relevant to career
Still needs work...

--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source
--Some information relevant to career
Almost there...

--All sources reliable
--Most information relevant to career
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of career
--Research of sufficient depth
WooHoo!

--All sources reliable
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of career
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained
Organization
20 pts

Is the essay organized by sections according to instructions?

Not really...

Organization non-existent
Still needs work...

Minimal organization
Almost there...

Somewhat organized, although some answers may be in the wrong category
WooHoo!

Appropriate organization with all areas addressed appropriately
Grammar and Mechanics
20 pts

Style
Spelling & punctuation
Mechanics & grammar

Not really...

-- Inappropriate word choice
--numerous spelling errors
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization
--errors are so numerous that they interfere with the reader's ability to understand the essay
Still needs work...

-- mostly effective word choice
--Few spelling errors
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors
Almost there...

-- Fairly effective word choice
--No spelling errors
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
WooHoo!

-- Sophisticated and precise word choice
--No spelling errors
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
Formatting
20 pts

--12 pt TNR
--DS
--MLA heading
--subcategories labeled correctly

Not really...

--Format does not meet criteria.
Still needs work...
Almost there...
WooHoo!

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--No errors
Bibliography
20 pts

--MLA format

Not really...

--Bibliography not included
Still needs work...

--Bibliography included, but includes 3 or fewer errors in formatting
--only one legitimate source
Almost there...

--Bibliography included, but includes 2 or fewer errors in formatting
--only one legitimate source
WooHoo!

--Bibliography included, but includes 1 or no errors in formatting
--2 legitimate sources



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance and process of research


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