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Senior Research Paper 
Senior Research Paper
An informative, persuasive research paper that not only gives clear exposition, but strong persuasion as to a remedy (or remedies) for an a problem in that area - promotes synthesis and creativity as applicable in society
Rubric Code: ZX3A582
By lpietz
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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15 pts


13 pts


11 pts


10 pts


7 pts

Thesis/Development

15

Thesis is original, clear, and direct; amply supported by legitimate sources, interesting development and use of persuasive techniques
13

Thesis is clear and direct; supported by legitimate sources, logical development and uses persuasive techniques
11

Thesis is somewhat unclear and unoriginal; somewhat supported by sources, limited use of persuasive techniques
10

Thesis is unclear, limited use of information analysis, poor use of resources and persuasive techniques
7

Has not fulfilled the assignment: No sources, incomprehensible or absent thesis, no persuasion present
Organization/Structure

15

Paper is interesting and well organized, with full, focused paragraphs, effective transitions, and riveting introduction and conclusion.
13

Paper is clearly organized, with most paragraphs well-focused, good transitions, and appropriate introduction and conclusion.
11

Paper is somewhat organized with improvable paragraphs, transitions, and introduction and conclusion.
10

Paper lacks organization, clear paragraphs, transitions, and introduction or conclusion.
7

Has not fulfilled the assignment: No organization, transitions, introduction, or conclusion.
Clarity/Focus

15

Fulfills assignment with clear sentence structure, originality, finesse, insight; has a clear sense of audience and purpose
13

Fulfills assignment with clarity, some originality and insight; has clear sense of audience and purpose
11

Fulfills assignment with limited insight and originality; has a restricted idea of audience and purpose
10

Fulfills assignment without a clear sense of audience or purpose.
7

Has not fulfilled the assignment.
MLA Formatting

15

Entirely correct, with one or two minor errors.
13

Correct use, with some minor errors and one major error.
11

Basic use, major errors and some minor errors.
10

Limited use, with many errors.
7

Has not fulfilled the assignment: No use of MLA formatting.
Grammar

15

One or two minor errors that do not interfere with comprehension.
13

Some minor errors and one major error that do not interfere with comprehension.
11

Basic use, major errors and some minor errors that may interfere with comprehension.
10

Limited use, with many errors that obstruct comprehension.
7

Has not fulfilled the assignment: limited comprehension due to many errors.
Elaboration

15

Provides specific, well-elaborated support for the writer's position
13

Provides some elaborated support for the writer's position.
11

Provides some support, but with little elaboration.
10

Provides support, but no elaboration
7

Lacks support.
Paper Guidelines

15

All guidelines are followed. 12 point font, Times new roman, double spaced. 1,200-1500 words, works cited page done correctly.
13

Majority of guidelines are followed. 12 point font, Times new roman, double spaced. 1,150-1,450 words, works cited page done correctly.
11

Some guidelines are followed. 12 point font, Times new roman, double spaced. 1,100-1,400 words works cited page done correctly.
10

Few guidelines are followed.
7

No guidelines are followed.




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