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Automotive Research Paper 
Automotive Research Paper
Research a topic of your choice. Submit a 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed paper in no larger than 12 font. Citations must be MLA, and the paper must have a works cited page, also in MLA format.
Rubric Code: MXX66BA
By gdambro2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

9 pts

Fair

8 pts

Poor

7 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

--Used 4 sources: One book; one interview; two internet.
--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, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite 2 sources
--Source reliability 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.
Poor

--Failed to cite 1 or 0 sources
--Source reliability 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.
Content

Excellent

--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.
Good

--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.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
In paper citations/works cited page

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page.
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

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

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
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
Fair

-- 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
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Organization

Excellent

--Essay is well-organized
--good use of topic sentences
--transitions aid flow
--key words tie ideas together
Good

--Essay is mostly well-organized
--pretty good use of topic sentences
--some transitions aid flow
--some key words tie ideas together
Fair

--Essay is somewhat well-organized
--use of topic sentences
--a few transitions aid flow
--a few key words tie ideas together
Poor

--Essay is somewhat well-organized
--poor use of topic sentences
--very few transitions aid flow
--very few key words tie ideas together
Essay Elements

Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Excellent

--Introduction includes grabber, focus, and thesis.
--Conclusion restates thesis & focus and ends with a takeaway ending
--The introduction, body, and conclusion are complete and superior
Good

--Introduction includes grabber, focus, and thesis.
--Conclusion restates thesis & focus and ends with a takeaway ending
--Introduction, body, and thesis are well written
Fair

--Introduction includes grabber, focus, and thesis.
--Conclusion restates thesis & focus and ends with a takeaway ending
--Parts of the essay (introduction, body, or conclusion needs more work
Poor

--Introduction includes grabber, focus, and thesis.
--Conclusion restates thesis & focus and ends with a takeaway ending
--The essay needs more work



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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