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Research Paper (MLA Format) 
Research Paper (MLA Format)
Research the approved topic. Write your paper using Google Docs. and "share" it with me. The paper must be at least 4-6 pages long and in MLA format. Includes a Works Cited/Bibliography page, and follows proper MLA format. The paper will be graded on proper use of in-text documentation, general MLA format, works cited page, organization of ideas and grammar.
Rubric Code: QX572W8
By mkhammash
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  EXCELLENT

4 pts

WELL DONE

3 pts

AVERAGE

2 pts

POOR

1 pts

1.Organization of ideas

How well did you organize your ideas and did you support your topic well enough?
EXCELLENT

Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
WELL DONE

Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.
AVERAGE

Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.
POOR

Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
2. In-text documentation

EXCELLENT

Two or more sources cited. Sources reliable and properly cited. All information relevant to topic.
WELL DONE

Only one cited source in the paper. Citation errors minor. Most information relevant to topic.
AVERAGE

Sources cited in paper do not match work cited page sources.
POOR

No sources cited.

0-zero points
3. Grammar and Mechanics

EXCELLENT

Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.
WELL DONE

Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors. Less than 3 total errors.
AVERAGE

Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling, agreement, pronouns punctuation or capitalization errors.
POOR

Voice inconsistent. Ineffective word choice. Many spelling, agreement, pronouns, tense, punctuation or capitalization errors.
4. Works Cited Page/MLA format

EXCELLENT

At least two sources on Works Cited page.
WELL DONE

One source cited in Works Cited page.
AVERAGE

Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but improper format.
POOR

No Works Cited page or sources do not match research topic.
5. MLA format - layout

heading, page numbering, typeset, margins, indentation for paragraphs
EXCELLENT

The entire paper is written following MLA format.
WELL DONE

The majority of the paper follows MLA format.
AVERAGE

Some of the paper follows MLA format.
POOR

None of the paper is in proper MLA format.
TOTAL points earned:

EXCELLENT
WELL DONE
AVERAGE
POOR



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