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Basic Research Paper 
Basic Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit 3-5 typed pages of publishing the results of your research. Include a Works Cited page with at least 2 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Rubric Code: Z37CA5
By nichola29
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Worth 100 points Total (each category Xs 2)
  Not really...

1-3

(N/A)

Push it a bit more...

4-6

(N/A)

Almost there...

7-8

(N/A)

WooHoo!

9-10

(N/A)

Quality of research

Sources
Citations
Research
Not really...

--1 or no sources cited
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Push it a bit more...

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Almost there...

--Cited 2-5 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficent depth.
WooHoo!

--Cited 2-5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content

Topic & Support
Organization
Transition
Introduction
Conclusion
Not really...

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Push it a bit more...

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Almost there...

--Topic stated clearly.
--Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
WooHoo!

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited

Sources
Citations
Not really...

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.
--OR no bibliography.
Push it a bit more...

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Almost there...

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
WooHoo!

--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

Style
Spelling & punctuation
Mechanics & grammar
Not really...

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Push it a bit more...

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Almost there...

-- 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 or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
WooHoo!

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Cover Page/Outline

Title
Instructor name
Your name
Course name
Date
Outline format
Not really...

--Format does not meet criteria.
--Many errors
Push it a bit more...

--Format does not completely meet criteria.
--Few errors.
Almost there...

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--No more than 2 errors
--Font, point, and line spacing correct
WooHoo!

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--Font, point, and line spacing
--No errors



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