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Physical Geography Research Paper
Research Paper (short) - Final
2 -3 page report describing the physical geography of a selected region.
Rubric Code:
W585C3
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Subject:
Geography
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Criterion
Unacceptable
0 pts
Needs Improvement
1 pts
Satisfactory
2 pts
Meets Expectations
3 pts
Exceptional
4 pts
Content & Development
25 pts
Unacceptable
Did not complete assignment.
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
25 pts
Unacceptable
Did not complete assignment.
Needs Improvement
Fails to cite 5 sources.
Source reliability is questionable.
Insufficient information provided to support thesis.
Satisfactory
Fails to cite 5 sources.
Source reliability is
questionable.
Information provided
supports some of the thesis.
Meets Expectations
5 reliable sources cited.
Sources mostly reliable.
Sufficient information provided to support thesis.
Research of sufficient depth.
Exceptional
5+ reliable sources cited.
Sufficient information provided to support all topics.
Research depth exceeds expectations.
Organization & Structure
15 pts
Unacceptable
Did not complete assignment.
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
10 pts
Unacceptable
Did not complete assignment.
Needs Improvement
Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
Ineffective word choice.
Frequent spelling errors and/or errors in agreement, punctuation or capitalization.
Satisfactory
Voice is somewhat consistent
and appropriate.
Correct word choice.
Few spelling errors
and/or errors in agreement.
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 and precise word choice.
Almost no spelling errors, errors in agreement, tense, punctuation or capitalization.
Map
10 pts
Unacceptable
Did not include a 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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