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MLA Research Paper
MLA Research Paper
Career Research Paper using MLA documentation style
Rubric Code:
K73CX6
By
miclsmith
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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MLA Research Paper
Unacceptable
0 pts
Poor
15 pts
Fair
30 pts
Good
45 pts
Excellent
60 pts
Score for this section:
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Resource Use
Unacceptable
Opinion Only;No research; Blatant misuse of research
Poor
Few resources used appropriately; Paper supported by opinion only; No reference to research
Fair
Some resources used appropriately; Paper supported more by opinion with very little reference to research
Good
Most resources used appropriately; Relies somewhat on research to support
Excellent
All resources used appropriately; Relies heavily on research to support
Score for this section:
Content and Organization
Unacceptable
Intro is off-topic with no thesis; body is unorganized with no supports; conclusion does not relate to topic; no transitions
Poor
Intro is confusing with no thesis; body has no organization with little or no support; conclusion is small with no connection to topic; no transitions
Fair
Paper has intro but thesis may not be present or need clarification; body gives very little support; conclusion is lacking reflection; little or no transitions
Good
Paper has intro with clear thesis; body develops topics with some support; conclusion gives reflection; some transitions
Excellent
Interesting intro with clear thesis; body develops topics and supports thesis; conclusion restates thesis, gives reflection; transitions are used throughout
Score for this section:
General Formatting
Unacceptable
Handwritten
Poor
Five or more general formatting errors
Fair
Three or four general formatting errors
Good
Two or less general formatting errors
Excellent
Typed; 1 inch margins; 12 Times New Roman font; double spaced; last name and page number correctly placed; title centered
Score for this section:
Citings in Text
Unacceptable
No Resources Cited
Poor
Few resources listed on works cited page found in paper; Sources in paper not on works cited page
Fair
Most resources listed on works cited found in paper; Some MLA format errors; Resources not easily identified
Good
All resources on works cited page found in paper; Less than 3 format errors
Excellent
All resources listed on works cited found in paper; parenthetical citations punctuated correctly; In-text citations flow
Score for this section:
Works Cited Page
Unacceptable
No works cited page:
Poor
MLA format not followed; multiple errors
Fair
More than 5 formatting errors; Does not contain number of required resource and/or types
Good
More than 3 formatting errors: has all required resources/types
Excellent
Required number of resources; Required types of resources; Alpha order; double spaced; 2nd line of citation indented; correct punctuation
Score for this section:
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Unacceptable
Excessive errors (10 or more); errors hinder comprehension and word choice is colloquial.
Poor
Eight or more grammatical errors; may hinder comprehension; word choice shows lack of audience understanding
Fair
Six or more errors in usage, spelling, grammar, and mechanics
Good
Minor errors in usage and spelling with very few grammatical errors; word choice is appropriate for audience
Excellent
There are few or no grammar, spelling errors; word choice and usage are precise.
Score for this section:
Keywords:
MLA writing research
Subjects:
English
(General)
Types:
Writing
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