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"Perils of Indifference" Research Paper
Senior Research Paper
Rubric Code:
PX5W769
By
kjmannion
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Senior Research Paper
Underdeveloped
1 pts
Developing
2 pts
Developed
3 pts
Well Developed
4 pts
Thesis
Underdeveloped
Thesis is not identifiable / bears no relevance to the prompt.
Developing
Thesis may not fully connect to the prompt OR may be unclearly phrased.
Developed
Thesis makes a clear point related to the prompt, but could be phrased more specifically.
Well Developed
Thesis is clearly and specifically phrased, insightfully capturing the chosen figure / organization's relationship to indifference.
Incorporation of Research
Underdeveloped
Essay seems unresearched / based mostly on general knowledge.
Developing
Essay may contain less researched information than it needs to support its points.
Developed
Essay incorporates a reasonable amount of information from various sources.
Well Developed
Essay incorporates a wide range of relevant and well-chosen details / quotations from various sources.
Discussion & Analysis
Underdeveloped
Essay barely analyzes its research in support of its thesis.
Developing
Essay occasionally analyzes its research in support of its thesis.
Developed
Essay usually analyzes its research in support of its thesis.
Well Developed
Essay insightfully analyzes its research in support of its thesis. Author does not just include evidence, but consistently uses it to demonstrate thesis.
Overall Organization
Underdeveloped
Lacking introduction and/or conclusion. Illogical sequence of ideas.
Developing
Introduction / conclusion may be less successful. Some ideas may be out of place.
Developed
Introduction and conclusion frame essay.
Sequence of ideas is mostly logical, with small exceptions.
Well Developed
Introduction and conclusion do a good job of framing the essay. Sequence of ideas is logical and coherent throughout; No ideas seem "out of place."
Transitions are used as needed to enhance flow.
Paragraph Organization
Underdeveloped
Body paragraphs lack topic sentences. Sequence of ideas within each paragraph is confused.
Developing
Few body paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences. Order of ideas within each body paragraph may be confused.
Developed
Most body paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences. Order of ideas within each body paragraph is logical.
Well Developed
Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence that captures a main idea related to thesis. Order of ideas within each body paragraph is logical.
Language Use
Underdeveloped
Language is vague, imprecise and/or overly casual throughout. No sentence variety.
Shows a lack of awareness of audience.
Developing
Language is often vague or imprecise, blurring meaning. Sentence structures may be repetitive. (Ex -mostly short, choppy sentences are used with few compound or complex sentences)
Developed
A few word choices lack specificity / precision. Vocabulary may be repetitive or overly casual at times. Mostly well-phrased with varied sentence structures.
Well Developed
Vocabulary is sophisticated and words / phrases are specific & well-chosen to capture meaning. Tone is appropriately formal.
Sentence structures are varied.
Conventions
Underdeveloped
Essay contains multiple patterns of error OR errors are significant enough to hinder comprehension.
Developing
Essay contains a pattern of error (one recurring type of mistake) or enough individual errors to take away from meaning or overall impression of essay.
Developed
Essay contains a few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, tense, sentence structure, etc. However, errors do not take away from meaning or overall impression of essay.
Well Developed
Essay is virtually free of conventional errors.
MLA Format & Citation
Underdeveloped
MLA format, citation, and/ or WC page may be lacking entirely.
Developing
MLA Format, citation, or WC page may include serious errors.
Developed
Essay is correctly formatted. May contain minor errors in citation or WC page.
Well Developed
Essay is correctly formatted (heading, title, spacing, page #s etc.) Essay contains correct, appropriate use of MLA internal citation and a properly formatted MLA Works Cited Page.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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