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Theatre Research Paper
Rubric Code: XCA523
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Commendable

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Acceptable

10 pts

Partial Understanding

5 pts

Quality of research

Commendable

--Cited 3 sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to topic.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 2-3 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to topic.<BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
Acceptable

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources <BR>
--Source reliablility questionable. <BR>
--Some information relevant to topic.<BR>
--Information provided to support topic.<BR>
--Surface research.
Partial Understanding

--1 or no sources cited <BR>
--Source reliablility questionable. <BR>
--Little information relevant to topic.<BR>
--Minimal research.
Content and Thesis Statement

Commendable

--Writer clearly explains the role in theatre and/or why the individual was successful--Research support for topic is complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer is involved with subject.<BR>
--Clear, appropriate organization, 9text structure) with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--The topic is stated clearly, but the reseach support for topic is lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Acceptable

--The thesis is not clear, but can generally be inferred.<BR>
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking in clarity and/or appropriateness.
Partial Understanding

--Topic unclear or non-existent.<BR>
--Or, support for topic insufficient, <BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion inappropriate or non-existent.
MLA Format

Commendable

-- MLA Format used in heading, body, citations. Almost no errors in format.
Good

-- Few errors in MLA format.<BR>
--Most sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Acceptable

-- Multiple errors in format.
Partial Understanding

-- Many distracting errors in format.
Works Cited

Commendable

--Format appropriate for Works Cited page.<BR>
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.
Good

--Most sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Acceptable

--Few sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Partial Understanding

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
--OR no bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics

Commendable

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--Less than three spelling errors.<BR>
--Less than three errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
-- 3 - 5 spelling errors<BR>
--Less than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.<BR>
--Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Acceptable

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than five spelling errors. <BR>
--Several errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.<BR>
-- Several punctuation or capitalization errors.
Partial Understanding

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.<BR>
-- Ineffective word choice.<BR>
--Many distracting spelling errors.<BR>
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.<BR>
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.



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