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Research Paper 
Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit 3-5 typed pages, publishing the results of your research. Include an annotated bibliography page with at least 4 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Rubric Code: AX75W64
By kkovarik
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Worth 100 points Total
  Below Basic Understanding

5 pts

Basic Understanding

5 pts

Proficient

5 pts

Advanced

5 pts

Quality of research
20 pts

Sources
Citations
Research
Below Basic Understanding

--1 or no sources cited
--Source reliability questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Basic Understanding

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Proficient

--Cited 2-3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficient depth.
Advanced

--Cited 4-5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content
20 pts

Topic & Support
Organization
Transition
Introduction<BR>
Conclusion
Below Basic Understanding

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Basic Understanding

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Proficient

--Topic stated clearly.
--Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Advanced

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited
20 pts

Sources
Citations
Below Basic Understanding

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.
--OR no bibliography.
Basic Understanding

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Proficient

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
Advanced

--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics
20 pts

Style
Spelling & punctuation
Mechanics & grammar
Below Basic Understanding

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Basic Understanding

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Proficient

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Advanced

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Outline
20 pts

Title
Main Points
Sub-points
supports<BR>
Outline format
Below Basic Understanding

--Format does not meet criteria.
--Many errors
--Has a Main Point
Basic Understanding

--Format does not completely meet criteria.
--Few errors.
--Has a Main Point
--Has a sub-point
Proficient

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--No more than 2 errors
--Has at lest 2 Main Points
--Has 1 sub-point for each main point
--Has supporting statements
Advanced

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--Has 3-5 Main points
--Has 2 or more sub-points for each main point
--Has 3 supports for each sub-point
--No errors



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