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Basic Research Paper Basic Research Paper Research the approved topic. Submit at least 4 typed pages publishing the results of your research. Include a Reference page with at least 5 references used in researching the paper. Paper will be graded on sufficiency 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: G7882W By hbarhydt Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Mini Research Paper
	Not really... 3 pts	Push it a bit more... 4 pts	Almost there... 6 pts	Excelling !!!! 7 pts
Quality of research 2 pts	Not really... --4 or fewer sources --Source reliability 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 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 thesis. --Surface research.	Almost there... --Cited 5 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.	Excelling !!!! --Cited 6 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 3 pts	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.	Excelling !!!! --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 1 pts	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.	Excelling !!!! --All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page. -- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics 3 pts	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.	Excelling !!!! --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.
Organization 4 pts	Not really... The writing is not logically organized. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest.	Push it a bit more... In general, the writing is arranged logically, although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear about what writer intends.	Almost there... The ideas are arranged logically to support the central purpose or argument. They are usually clearly linked to each other. For the most part, the reader can follow the line of reasoning.	Excelling !!!! The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning.
Feel 3 pts	Not really... The writing has little personality. The reader quickly loses interest and stops reading.	Push it a bit more... The writing is dull and unengaging. Though the paper has some interesting parts, the reader finds it difficult to maintain interest.	Almost there... The writing is generally engaging, but has some dry spots. In general, it is focused and keeps the reader’s attention.	Excelling !!!! The writing is compelling. It hooks the read and sustains interest throughout.
Tone 3 pts	Not really... The tone is unprofessional. It is not appropriate for an academic research paper.	Push it a bit more... The tone is not consistently professional or appropriate for an academic research paper.	Almost there... The tone is generally professional. For the most part, it is appropriate for an academic research paper.	Excelling !!!! The tone is consistently professional and appropriate for an academic research paper.
Length 2 pts	Not really... Paper has more or fewer pages than specified in the assignment.	Push it a bit more...	Almost there...	Excelling !!!! Paper is the number of pages specified in the assignment.

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