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Research Paper- MLA
Honors assignment #2-policy proposal
Research the approved topic. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 4 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
J8AA28
By
elainetstephens
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Research Paper
Excellent
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Good
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Fair
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Poor
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Content
50 pts
Excellent
-Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
-All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
-Topic is clearly defined and elaborated on.
Good
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
-Topic is defined but not elaborated on.
Fair
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
-Topic is mentioned
Poor
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Information is merely stated or summarized
-Topic is not clear
Formatting
20 pts
Excellent
-Paper is at least 4 full pages in length
-double spaced
-12 pt., Times New Roman font
-1" margins
Good
-Paper is at least 3 pages in length
-double spaced
-12 pt., Times New Roman font
-1" margins
Fair
-Paper is at least 2 pages in length
- font and margins partially correct
Poor
-Paper is less than 2 pages in length
-font and margins not correct
Grammar and Mechanics
40 pts
Excellent
-No run-on sentences
-No fragments
-No spelling errors
-No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense
- No punctuation or capitalization errors
Good
-Only one run-on sentence OR only one fragment
-4 or less spelling errors
-4 or less errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
- 4 or less punctuation or capitalization errors
Fair
-2 run-on sentences OR fragments
-5 or more spelling errors
-5 or more errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-5 or more punctuation or capitalization errors
Poor
-8 or more run-on sentences OR fragments
-More than 8 spelling errors
-More than 8 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
- More than 8 punctuation or capitalization errors
Quality of research
20 pts
Excellent
-Cited 3 or more sources
-Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
-All information relevant to topic
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Good
-Cited 3 sources
-Sources are mostly reliable.
-Citation errors minor.
-Most information relevant to topic.
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Fair
-Failed to cite 3 sources
-Source reliability is questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
Poor
-Failed to cite sources
-Source reliability is questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
Works Cited/Citations
20 pts
Excellent
-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-No errors in format or punctuation.
Good
-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair
-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor
-Points deducted for plagiarism
-No sources properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
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