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Research Paragraph Students were to compose, edit, and revise a paragraph by comparing and contrasting two articles: one they researched and the other from "Leaving Desire." Rubric Code: U8A6AX By lacylane Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paragraph
	Advanced 4 pts	Satisfactory 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Minimal 1 pts
Format	Advanced The paragraph is at least 3-4 sentences in length with the first sentence indented	Satisfactory The paragraph is 2-3 sentences in length but still has correct indention.	Basic The paragraph is 1-2 sentences is length but still has correct indention.	Minimal The paragraph does not meet expectation.
Paragraph (Compares and Contrasts)	Advanced The student efficiently and effectively uses both sources to compare and contrast the similarities and differences. Paragraph is in 3rd person objective point of view.	Satisfactory The student uses both sources to compare and contrast the similarities and difference Paragraph is in 3rd person objective point of view.	Basic The student uses both sources; however, he/she fails to adequately compare and contrast the articles. May be written in 3rd person objective point of view	Minimal Student does not use both sources. Is not written in 3rd person point of view objective.
Organization	Advanced Work functions well as a whole. Piece has a clear flow and a sense of purpose.	Satisfactory Response has either a strong lead, developed body, or satisfying conclusion, but not all three.	Basic Uneven. Awkward or missing transitions. Weakly unified.	Minimal Wanders. Repetitive. Inconclusive. Incoherent Fragmentary. Student didn't write enough to judge.
Mechanics	Advanced Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.	Satisfactory There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Basic Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Minimal There are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.