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Research Paper- MLA
Informative Project Research MLA Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 11 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography 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 bibliography.
Rubric Code:
V6A648
By
kjagiello
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
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Clarity/formatting
5 pts
Excellent
5pts<BR>
--Paper is at least 4 full pages in length<BR>
--Title page is properly formatted<BR>
--double spaced<BR>
--12 pt., Times New Roman<BR>
--1" margins
Good
4 pts<BR>
--Paper is at least 3 pages in length<BR>
--Title page is properly formatted<BR>
--double spaced<BR>
--12 pt., Times New Roman<BR>
--1" margins
Fair
3 pts<BR>
--Paper is at least 2 pages in length<BR>
--Title page is close to the proper format<BR>
-- font and margins partially correct
Poor
2 pt<BR>
--Paper is less than 1 pages in length<BR>
--Title page is missing<BR>
--font and margins not correct
Content
35 pts
Excellent
30 pts<BR>
--Thesis is clear, interesting, and arguable<BR>
--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.<BR>
--All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
Good
20 pts<BR>
--Thesis is clear, but basic<BR>
--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
Fair
10 pts<BR>
--Thesis is somewhat clear<BR>
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
Poor
2 pts<BR>
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Information is merely stated or summarized
Quality of research
10 pts
Excellent
35 pts<BR>
--Cited 3 or more sources <BR>
--Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.<BR>
--All information relevant to topic<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good
25 pts<BR>
--Cited 3 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. <BR>
--Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided <BR>
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair
15 pts<BR>
--Failed to cite 3 sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Poor
5 pt<BR>
--Failed to cite sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Works Cited/Citations
20 pts
Excellent
20 pts<BR>
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Good
10 pts<BR>
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair
5 pts<BR>
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor
Automatic zero for plagiarisim<BR>
--No sources properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics
10 pts
Excellent
10 pts<BR>
--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good
7 pts<BR>
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No more than 2 spelling errors.<BR>
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Fair
4 pts<BR>
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 3 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Poor
1 pt<BR>
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 4 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Process
10 pts
Excellent
--Peer-reviewed draft and chart are included
--Revisions are clearly thoughtful and based on a combination of peer-review and self-analysis
Good
7 pts<BR>
--Peer-reviewed draft and chart are included<BR>
--Revisions are evident, though superficial
Fair
4 pts<BR>
--Peer-reviewed draft OR chart are included<BR>
--Revisions are minimal
Poor
0 pt<BR>
--No Peer-reviewed draft of chart<BR>
--Little to no revisions<BR>
--Many errors still evident that could have been avoided with revisions
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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