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Basic Research Paper
Basic Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Include a work cited page with the required references used in researching the paper. Paper will be graded on sufficiency of research to support the thesis, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, ability to translate research in writer's own words, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Rubric Code:
Y8C388
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Woonsocketeng
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Subject:
Education
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate, Graduate
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MLA Research Paper
1: Needs Improvement
40
0 pts
2: Emerging .
60
(N/A)
3: Proficient
85
(N/A)
4: Exemplary
90-100
(N/A)
Format
1: Needs Improvement
-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.
--OR no bibliography.
--Cover Page does not meet criteria.
--Many Errors.
2: Emerging .
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
-- Cover Page does not completely meet criteria.
--Few errors.
3: Proficient
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
----Cover Page Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--No more than 2 errors
4: Exemplary
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
-- Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--No errors
Content
1: Needs Improvement
--Thesis unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for thesis insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
--Research is not written in writer's own words
2: Emerging .
--Thesis poorly stated.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Research is not consistently written in writer's own words.
3: Proficient
--Thesis stated clearly.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Research is written in writer's own words. Word choice and sentence structure is appropriate for assignment.
4: Exemplary
--Thesis clear, interesting.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Research is expertly written in writer's own words with sophisticated word choice and sentence structure.
Grammar and Mechanics
1: Needs Improvement
-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
2: Emerging .
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
3: Proficient
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
4: Exemplary
--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.
Quality of research
1: Needs Improvement
--Contains fewer sources than required.
--Source reliablility questionable. Some sources not cited. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source.
--Little information relevant to thesis.
--Insufficient information provided to support thesis.
--Minimal research.
2: Emerging .
--Failed to cite at least 5 sources
--Source reliablility 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 thesis.
--Surface research.
3: Proficient
--Cited at least 2 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of thesis.
--Research of sufficent depth.
4: Exemplary
--Cited more than 2 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
2 quotations
--All information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Psychology
Education
Types:
Writing
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