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Short Research Paper--Plagiarism 
Short Research Paper
Submit a typed essay, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font following APA guidelines. Include a references cited page with at least 3 resources. Paper will be graded according to the categories below. Required content includes what is plagiarism, what are the types of plagiarism, what are the consequences of plagiarizing, and how to avoid plagiarism.
Rubric Code: WA6B37
By mssllewis
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Quality of research
15 %

Excellent

--Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite 3 sources.
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources.
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Content
40 %

Excellent

--Topic includes all of the required elements, of appropriate breadth for length of paper which is at least one page long with at 5 well-developed paragraphs.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or missing one required element.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or missing 2 required elements.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or missing more than 2 required elements.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
Organization
15 %

Excellent

--Clear and appropriate organization, with highly effective transitions. Introduction is effective and engages the reader. The conclusion is strong and powerfully leaves the reader thinking.
Good

--Organization is appropriate; transitions are generally effective.
Introduction is effective generally and engages the reader. The conclusion is relevant and leaves the reader thinking.
Fair

--Organization is lacking in some places; transitions are generally weak; introduction may lack effectiveness; and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Grammar and Mechanics
15 %

Excellent

--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

--No more than 3 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Fair

--No more than 5 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Poor

--More than 5 spelling errors.
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
References Cited
15 %

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and references page in APA format.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and references page.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references page.
-- More than 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references cited.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation



Keywords:
  • Research paper, plagiarism



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