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Australia Research Paper
Short Research Paper
The research paper shall consist of 3-4 pages responding to the research paper questions. Along with the research paper, students will submit an MLA style works cited page. The topic for the research portion of the project is: 1. What is Australia most well-known for? 2. What are two current issues relate to this area? 3. What is the impacts of these issues and how are they being addressed?
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Research Paper
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
In progress
2 pts
Emerging
1 pts
No draft/ No Paper
0 pts
Quality of research
Excellent
--Cited 5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--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 5 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
In progress
--Failed to cite 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 topic
--Surface research.
Emerging
--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.
No draft/ No Paper
Content
Excellent
--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for topic , interesting & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good
--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, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
In progress
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for topic barely sufficient
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Emerging
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis insufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
No draft/ No Paper
Works Cited Page
Excellent
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
--No WIKIPEDIA information cited in-text or on works cited page
Good
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
--No WIKIPEDIA information cited in-text or on works cited page
In progress
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
--WIKIPEDIA cited as a source
Emerging
Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
--WIKIPEDIA cited as a source
No draft/ No Paper
Grammar and Mechanics
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.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
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.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
In progress
-- 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.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Emerging
-- 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.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
No draft/ No Paper
MLA Format
Excellent
--1" header space and margin spaces
--12 point, Times New Roman font
--Double spaced
Good
--1"header space and margin spaces
--12 point, Times New Roman or Arial font used
--Double spaced
In progress
--Larger than 12 point font used
--Other font type, other than Times New Roman or Arial used
--Not double spaced
Emerging
--Larger than 12 point font used
--Other font type, other than Times New Roman or Arial used
--Not double spaced
No draft/ No Paper
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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