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Research Paper- MLA
Research Paper- MLA
Research the approved topic. Submit one 900-1100 word, typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a Works Cited page citing at least 7 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 citations (both in-text and Works Cited page).
Rubric Code:
U953A4
By
marmotine
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Research Paper
Excellent
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Good
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Fair
(N/A)
Poor
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Content
30
Excellent
-Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
-All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
-Topic is clearly defined and elaborated on.
Good
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
-Topic is defined but not elaborated on.
Fair
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
-Topic is mentioned
Poor
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Information is merely stated or summarized
-Topic is not clear
Formatting
5
Excellent
-Paper meets required length; MLA format is correct;
Good
-Paper meets required length; few errors in MLA format.
Fair
-Paper is just short of required length and /or some errors in MLa format.
Poor
Paper fails to meet required length and /or many errors in MLA format.
Grammar and Mechanics
35
Excellent
Sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used; few or no errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. Word choice is consistently careful and precise.
Good
Most sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used; may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. Word choice is usually careful and precise, and indicates a maturing style.
Fair
Many sentences are well constructed, but may be some errors; there is little variety in types are used; There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. Word choice is general, vague, or imprecise.
Poor
Few sentences are well constructed; many have no structure and/or incomplete. There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. Word choice is often incorrect and/or indicates a lack maturity.
Quality of research
20
Excellent
-Cited 7 or more sources
-Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
-All information relevant to topic
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Good
-Cited 7 or fewer sources
-Sources are mostly reliable.
-Citation errors minor.
-Most information relevant to topic.
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Fair
-Failed to cite 7 sources
-Source reliability is questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
Poor
-Failed to cite sources
-Source reliability is questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
Works Cited/Citations
10
Excellent
-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
-No errors in format or punctuation. Clear tags for in-text citations.
Good
-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
Few errors in format or punctuation. Some tags used for in-text citations.
Fair
-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
Several errors in format or punctuation.
Few tags used.
Poor
Most sources not properly cited in paper and/or WC. Few if any tags used.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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