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Research Paper 
Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit 4-6 typed pages. Include a Cover Page and Works Cited page with at least 3 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Rubric Code: W33694
By Kochs22
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Worth 150 points Total.
  Not really...

1

5 pts

Push it a bit more...

2

10 pts

Almost there...

3

15 pts

WooHoo!

4

20 pts

Comments

Additional comments by teacher.

(N/A)

Quality of research
50 pts

Sources
Citations
Research
Works Cited
Cover Page
Not really...

--No sources cited
--Source reliability questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
--Works cited page incomplete
--Cover page not developed.
Push it a bit more...

--Failed to cite at least 1 source
--Source reliability questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
--Works Cited and Cover Page needs work.
Almost there...

--Cited 2-3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
--Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficient depth.
--Works Cited and Cover Page with few errors.
WooHoo!

--Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--Properly formatted citations.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
--Works Cited and Cover Page without errors.
Comments
Content
50 pts

Topic & Support
Organization
Transition
Introduction
Conclusion
Not really...

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Push it a bit more...

--Support for topic barely sufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Almost there...

--Topic stated clearly.
--Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
WooHoo!

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Comments
Course of Action
50 pts

Time management
Outline
Introduction
Conclusion
Note Cards
Behavior
Not really...

--Abusing class time.
--Incomplete due date worksheet.
--Not meeting requirments for paper.
----Disruptive behavior/lack of respect to teacher and peers.
Push it a bit more...

--Avoid most of class time.
--Late but meet due dates.
--50 note cards with minimal useful information.
--Disruptive behavior/lack of respect to teacher and peers.
Almost there...

--Used class time given.
--Meet all due dates.
--50 sufficient note cards.
--Displays appropriate behavior.
WooHoo!

--Used class time given and worked silently.
--Meet all due dates.
--50 relevant and significant note cards.
--Displays proper and respectful behavior.
Comments
Mechanics and Conventions
50 pts

Style
Voice
Grammar
Spelling Punctuation
Sentence Fluency
Not really...

--Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
--Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Push it a bit more...

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
--Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
--Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Almost there...

--Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
--Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
--No punctuation or capitalization errors.
WooHoo!

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
--No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Comments
Presentation
50 pts

Visual aid
Time requirment
Informative
Eye Contact
Clarity
Volume
Creativity
Not really...

--Lack of visual aid.
--Inadequate time requirment.
--Insignificant information.
--Weak or nonexistent public speaking elements.
Push it a bit more...

--Poorly done visual aid.
--Inadequate time requirment.
--Provides minimal information.
--Weak public speaking elements.
Almost there...

--Visual aid completed and given in class.
--Meets time requirement.
--Sufficient information.
--Meets most public speaking elements.
WooHoo!

--Visual aid completed and given in class.
--Meets time requirement.
--Relevant and insightful information.
--Meets all public speaking elements.
--Creativity in visual aid is above and beyond.
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