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Research Paper
Research Paper- MLA
Research one of the approved topics from the available options. Submit one 4-5 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following Chicago Manual Style Author - Date guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 4 academic/reliable resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
Z7C589
By
merweaver
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Subject:
Psychology
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Research Paper
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Content
70 pts
Excellent
63-70 pts
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Content is preresented in an informative and objective manner.
Good
56-62 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content is is informative but lacks objective summarization.
Fair
49-55 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content is not clearly summarized and lacks objectivity.
Poor
30-48 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content lacks objective presentation of research.
Formatting
10 pts
Excellent
9-10 pts
--Paper is at least 5 full pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
--double spaced
--12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
----Correct usage of CMS Author-Date formatting
Good
7-8 pts
--Paper is at least 4 pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
--double spaced
--12 pt., Times New Roman
--1" margins
--Moderage CMS Author-Date formatting
Fair
5-6 pts
--Paper is at least 3 pages in length
--Title page is close to the proper format
-- font and margins partially correct
--Poor CMS Author-Date formatting
Poor
3-4 pts
--Paper is less than 2 pages in length
--Title page is missing
--font and margins not correct
--No CMS Author-Date formatting
Grammar and Mechanics
25 pts
Excellent
23-25 pts
--No run-on sentences
--No fragments
--No spelling errors
--No errors in subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors
Good
20-22 pts
--Only one run-on sentence OR only one fragment
--4 or less spelling errors
--4 or less errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- 4 or less punctuation or capitalization errors
Fair
18-19 pts
--2 run-on sentences OR fragments
--5 or more spelling errors
--5 or more errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
--5 or more punctuation or capitalization errors
Poor
10-17 pts
--8 or more run-on sentences OR fragments
--More than 8 spelling errors
--More than 8 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense
-- More than 8 punctuation or capitalization errors
Quality of research
25 pts
Excellent
23-25 pts
--Cited 4 or more sources
--Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Good
20-22 pts
--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
--Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Fair
18-19 pts
--Failed to cite 3 sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Poor
10-17 pts
--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
Works Cited/Citations
20 pts
Excellent
18-20 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
--Correct usage of CMS Author-Date citations
Good
16-17 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Few (less than 4) errors in format or punctuation.
Fair
14-15 pts
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 5 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor
11-13 Points deducted for plagiarism
--No sources properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Psychology
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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