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Research MLA Paper - English I 
Research MLA Paper - Sports Lit
Research the approved topic. Submit a typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 5 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: L78CW9
By JHowe23
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exemplary

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Partially Proficient

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Quality of Research
25 pts

Exemplary

--Cited 5 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, strong revealing of new insights gained.
Proficient

--Cited 4 sources
--Sources mostly reliable; citation errors minor
--Most information relevant to thesis
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depths; shows some applications of insights gained
Partially Proficient

--Cited only 2-3 sources or only cited one type of source
--Source reliability questionable
--Omitted information makes it difficult for the reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research; does not show student has made personal connections with the material
Beginning

--Failed to cite sources or only cited one source
--Source reliability questionable --Omitted information that interferes with ability of reader to find the source
--Minimal information relevant to thesis
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research; does not show student understands the research
Content
30 pts

Exemplary

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Proficient

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness
Partially Proficient

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

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research
--Support for thesis insufficient
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion do not exist
Grammar and Mechanics
15 pts

Exemplary

--No run-on sentences
--No fragments
--No spelling errors
--No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns/ante-cedents, or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
Proficient

--Only one run-on sentence OR only one fragment
--2 spelling errors
--2 errors in agreement, pronouns/ante-cedents, or tense
-- 2 punctuation or capitalization errors
Partially Proficient

--2 run-on sentences OR fragments
--3 spelling errors
--3 errors in agreement, pronouns/ante-cedents, or tense
--3 punctuation or capitalization errors
Beginning

--3 or more run-on sentences OR fragments
--More than 3 spelling errors
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/ante-cedents, or tense
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors
Works Cited/Bibliography
15 pts

Exemplary

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
-- No errors in format or punctuation
Proficient

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation
Partially Proficient

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

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
MLA Format
15 pts

Exemplary

--Margins, spacing, and font are as requested
Proficient

--Margins, spacing, and font are close to what was requested
Partially Proficient

--Margins, spacing, and/or font vary greatly from what was requested
Beginning

--Margins, spacing, and font are not close to what was requested



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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