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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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ResearchPaper
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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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