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Research MLA Paper
Informative Project Research MLA Paper
Rubric Code:
VCCC37
By
gaelicme
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
Exceeds Standards
(N/A)
Meets Standards
(N/A)
Almost Meets Standards
(N/A)
Fails to Meets Standards
(N/A)
No Standard Present
(N/A)
Content
25 pts
Exceeds Standards
--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
Meets Standards
--Topic is interesting and appropriate for research
--Topic is well covered and thesis is supported
--Writer sufficiently covers all required tasks
Almost Meets Standards
--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Fails to Meets Standards
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient
No Standard Present
Quality of research
15 pts
Exceeds Standards
--Cited 4 or more sources
--All information relevant to topic
--Excellent information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Meets Standards
--Cited 3 sources
--Information is relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support the topic.
--Research of sufficient depth.
Almost Meets Standards
--Cited 2 sources
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Fails to Meets Standards
--Failed to cite sources
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
No Standard Present
--No sources present.
--Information appears to be without an outside source.
MLA Format
15 pts
Exceeds Standards
--Paper is a full 5 pages in length
--Sources reliable and properly cited within paper.
--Margins and font are normal
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Meets Standards
--Paper is 3-4 pages in length
--Sources reliable and properly cited within paper.
--Margins and font are normal
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Almost Meets Standards
--Paper is at least 2 pages in length
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Margins and font are close to normal
--Did not meet all style and min/max page requirements
Fails to Meets Standards
--Paper is less than 2 pages in length
--Source reliability questionable.
--Margins and font are not within normal range
--Did not meet all style and min/max page requirements
No Standard Present
Not in MLA format.
Writing Quality
20 pts
Exceeds Standards
--Clear and appropriate organization with effective transitions
--Unforgettable opening and strong conclusion
--Sentences are lively and easy to read;
--Vivid,striking language
Meets Standards
--Order works well with topic & purpose
--Strong leads & conclusion
--Thoughtful transitions
--Easy going flow & highly readable
--Natural language
Almost Meets Standards
--Order is functional
--Leads & conclusion are attempted
--Transitions are sporadic
--Sentences are easy to read but have a few awkward moments
--Some cliches or imprecision & some promising moments
Fails to Meets Standards
--Structure is disjointed & unrecognizable
--Collection of details loosely fit together
--No lead or conclusion
--Very hard to read
--Awkward enough to make the reader stumble and re-read often
--Words seem chosen at ramdom
No Standard Present
--No organization--one long "paragraph"
Works Cited
10 pts
Exceeds Standards
--All sources properly cited in works cited.
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Meets Standards
--All sources properly cited in works cited.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Almost Meets Standards
--Not all sources properly cited in works cited.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Fails to Meets Standards
Not all sources properly cited in works cited.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
No Standard Present
No works cited
Conventions
10 pts
Exceeds Standards
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading
Meets Standards
--Between 2-5 spelling errors, agreement, pronouns/antecedents, tense, punctuation, or capitalization errors.
Almost Meets Standards
--Between 6-10 errors in spelling, agreement, pronouns/antecedents, tense, punctuation or capitalization.
Fails to Meets Standards
--between 11-15 errors in spelling, agreement, pronouns/antecedents, tense, punctuation or capitalization.
No Standard Present
More than 16 errors in spelling, agreement, pronouns/antecedents, tense, punctuation or capitalization.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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