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Washington D.C. Research Paper
American Revolution Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit a typed research paper and include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper (must be mix of websites and books). Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, use of topic sentences and transition statements, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
YX8286A
By
abast1
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Research Paper
4
(N/A)
3
(N/A)
2
(N/A)
1
(N/A)
Works Cited
4
--Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources reliable
--MLA format with no errors (URL displayed)
3
--Cited 2 sources
--Sources mostly reliable
--MLA format with minor errors (spacing)
2
--Cited 1 source
--Sources not reliable (wikipedia, answers.com, etc)
--MLA format incorrect
(URL missing)
1
No works cited
Intro and Conclusion
4
Starts broad (D.C.) and then narrows focus.
3-5 sentences each
Engages the reader
3
Introduces and wraps up the paper, but feels choppy or does not engage the reader.
2
Immediately gives facts without introducing topic
or has fewer than 3 sentences
1
Intro or Conclusion are missing
Thesis Sentence
4
Last sentence of Intro paragraph
Clearly tells reader what body paragraphs will be about.
3
Thesis is present and is last sentence of introduction.
Could be worded better/a little vague.
2
Thesis is unclear or does not clearly lay out what body paragraphs will be about.
1
Does not have a thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs
4
Clearly connects to thesis
Provides 5 or more research based details with clear elaboration
Information is rephrased in students own words
3
Connects to thesis
Provides fewer than 5 facts
and needs more elaboration.
2
Does not clearly connect to thesis.
Provide fewer than 3 facts and does not demonstrate elaboration of information.
1
Paragraph is mostly opinions or is lifted from sources rather than rephrased.
Grammar and Mechanics
4
Has 0-2 grammar, punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
3
Has 3-4 grammar, punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
2
Has 5 grammar, punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
1
Has 6 or more grammar, punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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