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Advanced Biology Persuasive Paper CSE Journal Research APA Paper Science Review of Literature (Journals, not books). Research a science topic that interests you. Submit one 6-8 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following CSE guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 6 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the thesis, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography. Rubric Code: VX7XB68 By floodpants99 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Research Paper
	Excellent Meets highest expectations and is usually the result of thorough editing. 10 pts	Good Meets assignment requirements, but could possibly be revised with more time involved. 8 pts	Needs Improvement Does not meet the requirements. Perhaps rushed. 6 pts
Quality of Research 40 %	Excellent -- 6 or more cited sources. --Sources reliable and properly credited. --Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights. --Some Journals referenced are academic and/or peer reviewed	Good --Fewer than 6 sources cited. --Sources mostly reliable, with credit given. --Most information relevant to topic --Research of sufficent depth.	Needs Improvement --Failed to cite journal sources. --Source reliablility questionable. --Surface research.
Content 40 %	Excellent --Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research. --Support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.	Good --Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper. --Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.	Needs Improvement --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research. --Support for thesis barely sufficient.
Length/Organization 20 %	Excellent --6-8 pages --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	Good --Almost meets page requirements. --Organization, transitions slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Needs Improvement --Does not meet page requirements --Organization, transitions, lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.