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Research Paper Research Paper Research the approved topic. Submit 3-5 typed pages of publishing the results of your research. Include a Works Cited page with at least 4 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Rubric Code: M3W857 By s0000529 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Research Paper 100 % Worth 100 points Total (each category Xs 2)
	Not really... 1-3 10 pts	Push it a bit more... 4-6 20 pts	Almost there... 7-8 30 pts	WooHoo! 9-10 40 pts
Quality of research 100 pts Sources Citations Research	Not really... --1 or no sources cited --Source reliablility questionable. --Little information relevant to topic. --Minimal research.	Push it a bit more... --Failed to cite at least 2 sources --Source reliablility questionable. --Some information relevant to topic. --Information provided to support topic. --Surface research.	Almost there... --Cited 2-3 sources --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to topic. --Research of sufficent depth.	WooHoo! --Cited 4-5 sources --Sources reliable and properly cited. --All information relevant to topic. --Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content 100 pts Topic & Support Organization Transition Introduction Conclusion	Not really... --Topic unclear or non-existent. --Or, support for topic insufficient, --Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.	Push it a bit more... --Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Almost there... --Topic stated clearly. --Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	WooHoo! --Topic clear. --Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. --Writer involved with subject. --Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited 100 pts Sources Citations	Not really... -- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Many errors in format or punctuation. --OR no bibliography.	Push it a bit more... --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.	Almost there... --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Few errors in format or punctuation.	WooHoo! --All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page. -- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics 100 pts Style Spelling & punctuation Mechanics & grammar	Not really... -- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate. -- Ineffective word choice. --Spelling errors. --Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. -- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.	Push it a bit more... -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --Few spelling errors. --Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. -- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.	Almost there... -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check. --Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors.	WooHoo! --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. --No spelling errors. --No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Outline 100 pts Title Main Points Sub-points supports Outline format	Not really... --Format does not meet criteria. --Many errors --Has a Main Point	Push it a bit more... --Format does not completely meet criteria. --Few errors. --Has a Main Point --Has a sub-point	Almost there... --Format appropriate to meet criteria. --No more than 2 errors --Has at lest 2 Main Points --Has 1 sub-point for each main point --Has supporting statements	WooHoo! --Format appropriate to meet criteria. --Has 3-5 Main points --Has 2 or more sub-points for each main point --Has 3 supports for each sub-point --No errors

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