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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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Research Writing
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
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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