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Unsolved Mystery Research Paper 
Trial Research Comparison Paper
Rubric Code: Z39XW8
By summergrl0410
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

3 pts

Fair

4 pts

Target

5 pts

Introduction

Poor

Introduction is weak, does not create interest, and does not introduce audience to subject matter
Fair

Introduction is fair but some improvements can be made to get audiences attention and introduce topic.
Target

Introduction creates an interest in the topic introduced for the read, and the background info for your story is introduced.
Thesis

Poor

Thesis does not make a main statement about the mystery at hand.
Fair

Thesis statement fails to mention three specific reasons why the author came to a particular conclusion about the case.
Target

Thesis statement is a main statement that mentions three examples that led the author to a conclusion about the mystery presented.
1st main point

Poor

Not all information from outline is included in body paragraph
Fair

Reseaach is presented but paragraph could be improved concerning the clarity of information and how it's presented
Target

Researched story provides ample information and all questions from the outline are addressed thoroughly in body paragraph
2nd main point

Poor

Not all information from outline is included in body paragraph
Fair

Researched is presented but paragraph could be improved concerning the clarity of information and how it's presented
Target

Researched story provides ample information and supports the thesis statement
3rd Main Point

Poor

Not all information from outline is included in body paragraph
Fair

Researched is presented but paragraph could be improved concerning the clarity of information and how it's presented
Target

Researched story provides ample information and supports the thesis statement
Conclusion paragraph

Poor

Conclusion paragraph does not leave the audience with a final statement or bring the paper full circle.
Fair

Conclusion paragraph attempts to bring the paper full circle and leave the audience with a final thought; however, improvements could be made
Target

Author connects conclusion back to a point made in the introduction, brings the paper full circle, and provides a final statement or thought for the audience.
10 note cards

Poor

Paper reflects more or insignificant research/knowledge about the court cases researched.
Fair

Paper reflects research that could be improved upon by finding an additional source(s) that would provide additional information to further understanding of court cases for the audience.
Target

Paper reflects thorough information and solid research to show significant knowledge about each case.
Topic Sentences

Poor

Topic sentences are not provided at the beginning of each paragraph
Fair

Topic sentences do not relate back to the thesis statement and need to be improved.
Target

Student uses topic sentences to state what information will be covered in the following paragraph and T.S. supports thesis statement.
Grammar/Mechanics
  Poor

0 pts

Fair

3 pts

Target

5 pts

Grammatical Errors

Poor

Students has 6 or more more grammatical errors
Fair

Students has 4-5 grammatical errors
Target

Students has 3 or less minor grammatical error or no errors
In-Text Citations

Poor

Student includes no in-text citations
Fair

Student only cites part of the information presented.
Target

Student cites all of the information researched.
Format

Poor

Paper is not formatted correctly: not double-spaced, 12 pt. font etc.
Fair

Paper is formatted in MLA; there are a few improvements that could be made to perfect format
Target

Paper is in correct MLA format




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