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Submit 2 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper.
Rubric Code: XX25B7A
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Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

50 pts

Good

40 pts

Fair

30 pts

Poor

20 pts

No Participation/No effort

0 pts

Quality of research

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 the 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
--Surface research.
No Participation/No effort

No Participation/No effort
Content

Excellent

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
No Participation/No effort

No Participation/No effort
Bibliography

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in bibliography.
Good

--All sources properly cited in bibliography.
Fair

--Not all sources properly cited in bibliography.
.
Poor

Not all sources properly cited and bibliography.
No Participation/No effort

No Participation/No effort
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
No Participation/No effort

No Participation/No effort



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research







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