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Social Studies Research Paper Social Studies Research Paper Social Studies Fair (9th through 12th) Rubric Code: Y377AW By hollowm Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Project Grade Levels: (none)

Criteria
	Poor (N/A)	Fair-Good (N/A)	Very Good-Excellent (N/A)
Content & Development 50 % 15	Poor 12 pts - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. -did not follow instructions - Less than 3 and a half pages	Fair-Good 13-14 pts - Content is not comprehensive - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. -The way the information is presented is disorganized - At least 3 and a half pages	Very Good-Excellent 15pts - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate and timely. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear. -Interesting to read. - 4-5 full pages
Organization & Structure 30 % 9	Poor 7 pts - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. - Not typed - Did not have either bibliography or title page - Did not follow MLA	Fair-Good 8 pts - Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Missing a seperate title page or seperate bibliography page - Typed in 12 point font - Followed MLA with minor mistakes	Very Good-Excellent 9 pts - Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow. -Flow of ideas fluid and logical. -A pleasure to read. - Complete Title page - Bibliography (MLA format) - Typed in Times New Roman 12 point font - Followed MLA
Spelling and Punctuation 10 % 3	Poor 1 pt -Frequent errors in spelling/accentuation and punctuation.	Fair-Good 2 pts -Occasional faults in spelling/accentuation and punctuation.	Very Good-Excellent 3 pts -Very few or no faults with respect to spelling/accentuation and punctuation.
Grammar & Vocabulary 10 % 3	Poor 1 pt - Paper contains numerous grammatical errors. -Meaning blocked as text dominated by errors. -Range of vocabulary extremely limited.	Fair-Good 2 pts - Paper contains few grammatical errors. - Language lacks clarity at times. -Vocabulary accurate but may be somewhat limited.	Very Good-Excellent 3 pts Wide range of structures with few or no significant errors. - Rules of grammar and vocabulary usage followed. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. .