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Informative Research MLA Paper 
Informative Project Research APA Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit one group 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 2 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: L74B86
By JeanDickerson
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

15 pts

Good

10 pts

Needs Improvement

5 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

--Cited 2 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Good

--Cited 2 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Needs Improvement

--Failed to cite 2 sources
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Opening, closing, & transitions

Excellent

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Needs Improvement

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Content

Excellent

--Detail sentences are thorough and on topic introduced in opening sentence.
--Information is clear and leaves the reader fully informed.
--Information presented in a logical, purposeful order
Good

--Detail sentences leave the reader with one or two questions, but writing is on topic introduced in opening sentence.
--Information is clear and leaves the reader fully informed.
--Information presented in a logical, purposeful order
Needs Improvement

--Detail sentences are not thorough and on topic introduced in opening sentence.
--Information is less than clear and leaves the reader with questions--Information is not presented in a logical, purposeful order
Grammar and mechanics

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- 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

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- 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
Needs Improvement

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- 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
Bibliography

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.
Needs Improvement

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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