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Physical Geography Research Paper 
2 -3 page report describing the physical geography of a selected region.
Rubric Code: V6BA8B
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Subject: Geography  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Needs Improvement

(N/A)

Satisfactory

(N/A)

Meets Expectations

(N/A)

Exceptional

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Content & Development

Needs Improvement

Thesis is unclear or nonexistent. Or, support for thesis is insufficient.

Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

Some facts inaccurate.
Satisfactory

Content is not
comprehensive and /or
persuasive. Major points are addressed,
but not well supported.
Research is inadequate or does not address major topics.
Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Meets Expectations

Content is comprehensive,accurate and persuasive. Major topics are covered and are well supported.
Research is adequate and accurate. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Interesting to read.
Exceptional

Support for thesis is complex, complete, and in-depth. Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.

Very interesting to read.
Quality of Research

Needs Improvement

Fails to cite relevant sources. Source reliability is questionable.
Insufficient information provided to support thesis.
Satisfactory

few sources cited.
Source reliability is
questionable.
Information provided
supports some of the thesis.
Meets Expectations

Some reliable sources cited.
Sources mostly reliable.
Sufficient information provided to support thesis.
Research of sufficient depth.
Exceptional

Four or more reliable sources cited.
Sufficient information provided to support all topics.
Research depth exceeds expectations.
Organization & Structure

Needs Improvement

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Paper does not develop in a logically consistent manner.
Satisfactory

Structure of the paragraph is
not easy to follow.
Paragraph transitions need
improvement.
Some logical organization
present.
Meets Expectations

Structure of the paragraph is mostly easy to follow.
Organization mostly transparent, logical, and helpful.
A pleasure to read.
Exceptional

Structure of paragraphs clear and easy to follow. Flow of ideas fluid and logical.Organization transparent, logical, and helpful.
A pleasure to read.
Grammar & Mechanics

Needs Improvement

Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
Ineffective word choice.
Frequent spelling errors and punctuation or capitalization.
Satisfactory

Voice is somewhat consistent and appropriate. Correct word choice. Few spelling errors.
Fewer than 3 punctuation or
capitalization errors.
Meets Expectations

Voice is mostly consistent and appropriate.
Correct word choice.
Minimal spelling errors, errors in agreement, punctuation, capitalization.
Exceptional

Consistent and appropriate voice.
Sophisticated, precise word choice. Almost no spelling errors, errors in agreement, tense, punctuation or capitalization.
Map

Needs Improvement

Map is included by key elements are missing.
Satisfactory

Map is completed with a legend and proper requirements but still some errors.
Meets Expectations

Map is completed accurately but is missing some requirements.
Exceptional

Map is completed accurately and contains all the requirements.










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