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Short Research Report (5-paragraph)
Short Research Report (5-paragraph)
Research the approved topic. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 2 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:
PXBC8AA
By
lesagriffiths
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
Excellent
20-25
(N/A)
Good
16-19
(N/A)
Fair
11-15
(N/A)
Poor
0-10
(N/A)
Quality of research
Excellent
--Cited 2 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
Good
--Cited 1 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
Fair
--Failed to cite 2 sources w/in text
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
Poor
--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source.
Content
Excellent
-- Maintained focus
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Research provides details to support points
Good
--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper. Varied from focus of topic.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper. Did not maintain focus.
--Support for thesis insufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography
Excellent
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography, and
-- No more than one error in format or punctuation.
Good
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography, not more than
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography, OR
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor
Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography, OR
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics
Excellent
--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No major errors: Sentence Structure, caps, agreement
No more than 2 minor errors: Spelling, punc
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
---No more than 1 major error: Sentence Structure, caps, agreement
No more than 3 minor errors: Spelling, punc
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Fair
-- Frequent use of 2nd person and/or informal
--2 major errors: Sentence Structure, caps, agreement OR
3 -4 minor errors: Spelling, punc OR
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Poor
-- Voice not consistent or not formal
--3 or more major errors: Sentence Structure, caps, agreement OR
5 or more minor errors: Spelling, punc
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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