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WW7 Research Paper 
Research the approved topic. Submit 4-5 typed pages publishing the results of your research. Include a Reference page in 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: N79X7A
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  does not meet criteria

below 120 points

(N/A)

meets minimum criteria

150+ points

(N/A)

Meets criteria

175+ points

(N/A)

Meets all criteria on a high level

190+ points

(N/A)

Format

does not meet criteria

--Format does not meet criteria.
Missing more than two aeas listed
meets minimum criteria

--Format does not completely meet criteria.
Missing two aears listed
Meets criteria

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
Missing one area listed
Meets all criteria on a high level

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
All areas complete
research

does not meet criteria

--1 or no sources cited internally
---Word Cited page has multiple errors.
--Minimal research.
--Little information provided to support topic.
---Minimal reseaarch
meets minimum criteria

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources internally
---Multiple errors on Works Cited page
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Meets criteria

--Cited 2-3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. --Citation errors minor.
Works Cited page has minimal errors.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficient depth.
Meets all criteria on a high level

--Cited 5-6 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--Properly formatted citations both on Works Cited page and internal citations.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth
Composition

does not meet criteria

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
meets minimum criteria

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Meets criteria

--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.
Meets all criteria on a high level

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Grammar and Mechanics

does not meet criteria

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
meets minimum criteria

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Meets criteria

-- 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.
Meets all criteria on a high level

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.



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