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Paper Two with Sources
Paper Two with Sources
Research the approved topic. Submit a 2 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 4 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, parenthetical citations, and works cited.
Rubric Code:
X8CW84
By
ebrusek
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Subject:
Biology
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Paper Two with Sources
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
0 pts
Introduction
4 pts
Excellent
Introduction gives the reader background information about the topic. The introduction displays why this topic is important and leads into the research question.
Good
Introduction gives the read background information and displays why this topic is important but does not lead into the research question.
Fair
Introduction gives the reader background information but does not display why this topic is important.
Poor
The introduction does not give the reader background information and does not display why this topic is important.
Research Question
4 pts
Excellent
The research question identifies the 2 sides of the issue regarding "co-habitation," setting up a clear compare and contast pattern
Good
Fair
Only one side of the isse is addressed fully.
Poor
Quality of research
4 pts
Excellent
--Sources are reliable
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good
--Sources are reliable.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research is sufficient.
Fair
--Cited 2 sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
Poor
--Cited only 1 source
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
Content
4 pts
Excellent
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Citations
4 pts
Excellent
--All research is properly cited within the text of the paper.
--Citations are properly formatted.
--All citations correspond to the works cited page.
Good
--Missing 1 or 2 citations within the text.
--All citation correspond to the works cited page.
Fair
--Missing more than 2 citations within the text.
--All citations correspond to the works cited page.
Poor
--Citations are missing
--Citations do not correspond to the works cited page.
Works Cited
4 pts
Excellent
--All 4-6 sources properly formatted in the Works Cited.
--all sources must be from library databases,
--Works cited page is attached to back of the paper
Good
--1 error in format or punctuation.
-4-6 sources must be from library databases,
--Works cited page is attached to back of the paper
Fair
--2 or more errors in format or punctuation.
--less than 3 sources from library databases.
--Works cited page is attached to back of the paper
Poor
--works cited is missing; did not use library databases.
Grammar and Mechanics
4 pts
Excellent
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
-no cs, run-ons, or fragments
Good
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--no more than 2 cs, run-ons, or fragments
Fair
--More than 3 spelling errors.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
- more than 3 cs, run-ons, or fragments
Poor
--More than 4 spelling errors.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--more than 4 cs, run-ons, or fragments
Length and Format
4 pts
Excellent
--paper is 2.5 pages
--double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines.
--professional looking with correct margins, font, font color
Good
--paper is 2.5 pages
--double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines.
--has a small error in format.
Fair
--paper is 2.5 pages
--double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines.
--two errors in format
Poor
--paper is not 2.5 pages
Peer Review 11/14
3 pts
Excellent
Good
Particpated in peer review with a typed draft of this paper and has included supporting documentation (peer review sheet and the first draft)
Fair
Poor
Did not particpated in peer review with a typed draft of this paper and/or has not included supporting documentation (peer review sheet and the first draft)
Criterion
2 pts
Excellent
Good
Fair
Used Criterion to edit and review paper, submitting the paper at least 3 times
Poor
Did not used Criterion to edit and/or did not review paper, submitting the paper at least 3 times
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
Biology
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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