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Inventors & Inventions 
Scientists & Inventions
Research the approved topic. Submit a minimum of 1 page paper, double spaced, 12 point font New Roman. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper and a title page that depicts a picture of the invention. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar/ mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: HX58A66
By byars_mary
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

18 pts

Poor

15 pts

Quality of research

25 pts
Excellent

--Cited 3 or more 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 2 sources.
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Fair

--Cited 1 sources.
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources.
-Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic.
--Surface research.
Content

25 pts
Excellent

--Topic interesting, appropriate length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for topic complex, complete, & 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 topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Grammar and Mechanics

25 pts
Excellent

-- 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

-- 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
Fair

-- 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
Poor

-- 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
Time Management

25 pts
Excellent

Assignment turned in on time
Good

Assignment turned in 1 day past due date
Fair

assignment turned in 2 to 3 days past due date
Poor

assignment turned in more than 3 days past due date
Presentation

10 Extra points
Excellent

Clear verbal communication of the topic with a visual aide to support research.
Tells who, when, and how it changes the lives of people today. Well rehearsed- no reading from paper.

10 extra credit points
Good

Clear verbal communication of the topic with a visual aide to support research.
Tells who, when, and how it changes the lives of people today. Some signs of being rehearsed evident - some reading from paper.

7 extra credit points
Fair

Unclear verbal communication of the topic with no visual aide to support research.
Limited in telling: who, when, how it changes the lives of people today. Not rehearsed- Mostly read paper.

5 extra credit points
Poor

No presentation








0 extra credit points



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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