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MLA Research Paper 
MLA Research Paper
Career Research Paper using MLA documentation style
Rubric Code: W7C68W
By hubert6673
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric MLA Research Paper
  Unacceptable

0 pts

Poor

15 pts

Fair

30 pts

Good

45 pts

Excellent

60 pts

Score for this section:

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Resource Use

Unacceptable

Opinion Only;No research; Blatant misuse of research
Poor

Few resources used appropriately; Paper supported by opinion only; No reference to research
Fair

Some resources used appropriately; Paper supported more by opinion with very little reference to research
Good

Most resources used appropriately; Relies somewhat on research to support
Excellent

All resources used appropriately; Relies heavily on research to support
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Content and Organization

Unacceptable

Intro is off-topic with no thesis; body is unorganized with no supports; conclusion does not relate to topic; no transitions
Poor

Intro is confusing with no thesis; body has no organization with little or no support; conclusion is small with no connection to topic; no transitions
Fair

Paper has intro but thesis may not be present or need clarification; body gives very little support; conclusion is lacking reflection; little or no transitions
Good

Paper has intro with clear thesis; body develops topics with some support; conclusion gives reflection; some transitions
Excellent

Interesting intro with clear thesis; body develops topics and supports thesis; conclusion restates thesis, gives reflection; transitions are used throughout
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General Formatting

Unacceptable

Handwritten
Poor

Five or more general formatting errors
Fair

Three or four general formatting errors
Good

Two or less general formatting errors
Excellent

Typed; 1 inch margins; 12 Times New Roman font; double spaced; last name and page number correctly placed; title centered
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Citings in Text

Unacceptable

No Resources Cited
Poor

Few resources listed on works cited page found in paper; Sources in paper not on works cited page
Fair

Most resources listed on works cited found in paper; Some MLA format errors; Resources not easily identified
Good

All resources on works cited page found in paper; Less than 3 format errors
Excellent

All resources listed on works cited found in paper; parenthetical citations punctuated correctly; In-text citations flow
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Works Cited Page

Unacceptable

No works cited page:
Poor

MLA format not followed; multiple errors
Fair

More than 5 formatting errors; Does not contain number of required resource and/or types
Good

More than 3 formatting errors: has all required resources/types
Excellent

Required number of resources; Required types of resources; Alpha order; double spaced; 2nd line of citation indented; correct punctuation
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Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

Unacceptable

Excessive errors (10 or more); errors hinder comprehension and word choice is colloquial.
Poor

Eight or more grammatical errors; may hinder comprehension; word choice shows lack of audience understanding
Fair

Six or more errors in usage, spelling, grammar, and mechanics
Good

Minor errors in usage and spelling with very few grammatical errors; word choice is appropriate for audience
Excellent

There are few or no grammar, spelling errors; word choice and usage are precise.
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