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Short Research Paper 
Short Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, Double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman 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: KCAAB6
By gford1218
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Content
31.25 pts

Excellent

--Topic interesting & an appropriate topic for research.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Organization slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--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.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Quality of research
31.25 pts

Excellent

--Cited 4 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth
Good

--Cited 4 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite 4 sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Surface research.
Works Cited/Bibliography
31.25 pts

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more 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

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics
31.25 pts

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
--No spelling errors.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or cap. errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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