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State Research Paper 
State Research Paper
Students used the writing process to create a stong example of expository writing on a given state.
Rubric Code: U3A7CB
By liennehill
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

8 pts

Good

10 pts

Notecards

Poor

The cards are missing or don't describe the state.
Fair

There are 3-5 notecards that describe the state.
Good

There are 5 or more notecards that describe the state.
Summary Sheet

Poor

Summary sheet is missing or lacking much of the information. It seems thrown together.
Fair

Summary sheet is partially completed. Some effort seems to have been made.
Good

Summary sheet is complete, neat, and accurate.
Introduction

Poor

The introduction is not relative to the rest of the paper.
Fair

The introduction tells about the state, but doesn't invite the reader to read ahead.
Good

The introduction is strong and encourages the reader to continue to read the rest of the paper.
Creativity

Poor

Paper lists facts with no apparent flow and lacks creativity
Fair

Research is introduced with an attempt to have style and creativity.
Good

Research is presented in a creative and exciting way that entices the reader to continue.
Paragraphs

Poor

There is no indication of paragraphing through out the paper.
Fair

All the paragraphs are not indented and have not met all the requirements for amount of sentences.
Good

There are 5 indented paragraphs including 2 to 3 sentences in the introduction and conclusion and 3 to 5 sentences in the body paragraphs.
Topic Sentences

Poor

The topic sentences and details are not relative. Each body paragraph does not include 3 to 5 sentences.
Fair

The 3 body paragraphs have a clear topic sentence. The details are simple and should have more description.
Good

All 3 body paragraphs include a topic sentence and 3 or more detail sentences that are relative to the topic.
Content

Poor

The entire paper is not relative to the state researched upon.
Fair

The entire paper is mostly relative to the state researched upon, but doesn't stick to the subject in all paragraphs.
Good

The entire paper informs the reader about the state which was researched upon.
Punctuation/Captialization/Spelling

Poor

There are many punctuation mistakes. There are many capitalization mistakes. There are several spelling mistakes.
Fair

Punctuation is mostly correct throughout the paper. Capitalization is mostly correct throughout the paper. There are some spelling mistakes.
Good

Punctuation is correct throughout the entire paper. Capitalization is correct throughout the paper. Spelling is correct.
Conclusion

Poor

The conclusion is not relative to the paper.
Fair

The conclusion ends the paper, but does not give much detail.
Good

The conclusion is strong and makes the reader enjoy the ending of the paper.
Format of paper

Poor

Handwritten, not double spaced, difficult to read.
Fair

Handwritten, double spaced. Effort made to be neat.
Good

Typed, double spaced.




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