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Research Paper
Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit 3-5 typed pages of publishing the results of your research. Include a Works Cited page with at least 3 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, 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:
H4A7B4
By
cderamus
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Subject:
Vocational
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Mini Research Paper
Partial Understanding
5 pts
Acceptable
10 pts
Good
15 pts
Commendable
20 pts
Quality of research
Partial Understanding
--1 or no sources cited
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Acceptable
--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Good
--Cited 2-3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Commendable
--Cited 4-5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content
Partial Understanding
--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Acceptable
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Good
--Topic stated clearly.
--Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Commendable
--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited
Partial Understanding
-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography using MLA format.
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.
--OR no bibliography.
Acceptable
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography using MLA format.
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Good
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography using MLA format.
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
Commendable
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page using MLA format.
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics
Partial Understanding
-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Acceptable
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good
-- 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 or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Commendable
--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Technical Aspects
Cover Page
Partial Understanding
No Cover Page exists
Acceptable
Cover contains the necessary information.
--It is plain with no design
Good
Cover contains the necessary information.
--Cover created using wizard
Commendable
Cover contains the necesary information.
--Cover is of origial design
Font & Readability
Partial Understanding
--Paper is typed but is using an improper font that is difficult to read or is too large.
OR the paper is yped in differing fonts and font sizes
Acceptable
Paper is typed using an improper font but it is still readable or the font is large but not too big
Good
Paper is typed using an improper font that is readable and the font size is appropriate for a research paper
Commendable
Paper is typed in 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Psychology
Science
Vocational
Types:
Writing
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