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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 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Research Paper
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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.