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Research Paper Up-dated 2013 
Research Paper (7-8th)
8th grade research paper
Rubric Code: L7WWCX
By nbuckley
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

10 pts

Fair

20 pts

Good

75 pts

Excellent

100 pts

TOTAL

(N/A)

Quality of research

Minimum of 4 sources-
All information supports the thesis. Research is in-depth. accurate
Poor

--1 or no sources used--Source reliablility questionable. <BR>
--Little information relevant to topic.<BR>
--Minimal research.
Fair

--Failed to use least 2 sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. <BR>
--Some information relevant to topic.<BR>
--Information provided to support topic.<BR>
--Surface research.
Good

--used 2-3 sources <BR>
-- Citation errors minor.<BR>
Research of sufficent depth.
Excellent

--used 5 sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information supports the thesis.<BR>
--Historically accurate<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
TOTAL
Content

Topic and thesis are clear. A minimum of 1 quote per source.
Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Poor

--Topic unclear or non-existent.<BR>
--Or, support for topic insufficient, <BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Fair

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.
Good

--Topic stated clearly.<BR>
--Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.
Excellent

--Topic clear.<BR>
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
TOTAL
Organization & Writing Style

Effective introduction, body and conclusion. <BR>
Attention getter<BR>
Conclusion ties to introduction.<BR>
Precise and vivid language. Minimum of 4 double spaced pages and a works cited page. Parenthetical citations used. Uses transitions.
Poor

Few parts of organization and writing requirements met.
Fair

Some parts of organization and writing requirements met.
Good

Most parts of organization and writing requirements met.
Excellent

--Effective introduction, body and conclusion. <BR>
--Attention getter<BR>
--Conclusion ties to introduction.<BR>
--Precise and vivid language. <BR>
--Minimum of 4 double spaced pages <BR>
--A seperate works cited page. <BR>
--Parenthetical citations used. <BR>
--Uses transitions.
TOTAL
MLA Format

Paper is typed in 12 point Times New Roman double-spaced.
MLA format
Poor

--Paper is typed but is using an improper font that is difficult to read or is too large.<BR>
OR the paper is typed in differing fonts and font sizes, insufficient page amount, not double-spaced
Fair

Paper is typed using an improper font but it is still readable or the font is large but not too big, 1/2 page
Good

Paper is typed using an improper font that is readable and the font size is appropriate for a research paper, 3/4 page
Excellent

Paper is typed in 12 point Times New Roman double-spaced.<BR>
MLA format
TOTAL
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics

----No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Poor

--Spelling errors.<BR>
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.<BR>
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors
Fair

-- --Few spelling errors.<BR>
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
Good

--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
Excellent

----No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
TOTAL



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