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Research Paper- MLA 
Research the approved topic. Submit one 7-10 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a "Works Cited" citing at least 5 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: N867AB
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Subject: Law  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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B

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Fair

C

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Poor

F

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Content
30 pts

Excellent

27-30 pts
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
--All design principles are mentioned
Good

24-26 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
--6 design principles are mentioned
Fair

21-23 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
--4 design principles are mentioned
Poor

0-23 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Information is merely stated or summarized
Formatting
20 pts

Excellent

18-20 pts
--Paper is at least 9 full pages in length
--double spaced
--12 pt., Cambria font
--1" margins
Good

16-17 pts
--Paper is at least 8 pages in length
--double spaced
--12 pt., Cambria font
--1" margins
Fair

14-15 pts
--Paper is at least 7 pages in length
-- font and margins partially correct
Poor

11-13 pts
--Paper is less than 7 pages in length
--font and margins not correct
Grammar and Mechanics
20 pts

Excellent

18-20 pts
--No run-on sentences
--No fragments
--No spelling errors
--No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
Good

16-17 pts
--Only one run-on sentence OR only one fragment
--4 or less spelling errors
--4 or less errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- 4 or less punctuation or capitalization errors
Fair

14-15 pts
--2 run-on sentences OR fragments
--5 or more spelling errors
--5 or more errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
--5 or more punctuation or capitalization errors
Poor

0-13 pts
--8 or more run-on sentences OR fragments
--More than 8 spelling errors
--More than 8 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- More than 8 punctuation or capitalization errors
Quality of research
20 pts

Excellent

18-20 pts
--Cited 8 or more sources
--Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Good

16-17 pts
--Cited 6 sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
--Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Fair

14-15 pts
--Failed to cite 6 sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Poor

0-13 pts
--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Works Cited/Citations
10 pts

Excellent

9-10 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Good

8 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

7 pts
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

0-17 pts
--No sources properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research







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