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Research Paper 
Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit 5 typed pages publishing the results of your research. Include a Works Consulted page with at least 6 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: N39WWA
By carmonwhite
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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100 % Worth 140 points Total (each category Xs 2)
  Not really...

1

10 pts

Push it a bit more...

2

20 pts

Almost there...

3

30 pts

WooHoo!

4

40 pts

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.
--Research 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.
Quality of research
100 pts

Sources
Citations
Research
Not really...

--1 or no sources cited
--Source reliability questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Push it a bit more...

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliability 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 sufficient depth.
WooHoo!

--Cited 4-5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--Properly formatted citations.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Works Consulted
100 pts

Sources
Citations
Not really...

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and Works Consulted.
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.
--OR no Works Consulted.
Push it a bit more...

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and Works Consulted.
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Almost there...

--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Consulted.
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
WooHoo!

--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Consulted 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
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--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
Rough Draft
100 pts

Not really...

Incomplete Rough Draft
not editied
Push it a bit more...

Half a page to two full pages
not edited
Almost there...

Four pages
particially edited
WooHoo!

Completed and edited
rough draft



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