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Research Paper (MLA Format)
Research Paper Eng 1020 w MLA
Research the approved topic. Submit 5 (track 1) or 4 (track 2) double-spaced typed pages on the supplied topic. Include a Works Cited page, and follow proper MLA format. Paper will be graded on quality of research, correct citation format, and grammar. 4 page papers must have at least 3 different sources, and 5 page papers must have at least 4 different ones.
Rubric Code:
B4C32X
By
PolselliA
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Subject:
Humanities
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
EXCELLENT
100 pts
WELL DONE
80 pts
AVERAGE
60 pts
POOR
25 pts
Content
40 %
EXCELLENT
Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
WELL DONE
Topic stated clearly. Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.
AVERAGE
Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.
POOR
Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Quality of Research
30 %
EXCELLENT
3 sources cited. Sources reliable and properly cited. All information relevant to topic. Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious.
WELL DONE
2 sources cited. Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. Most information relevant to topic. Research of sufficent depth.
AVERAGE
1 source cited. Source reliablility questionable. Some information relevant to topic. Surface research.
POOR
No sources cited. Source reliablility questionable. Little information relevant to topic. Minimal research.
Pages Typed
10 %
EXCELLENT
Full number of pages with no "filler material".
WELL DONE
Last page not complete and/or "filler material" (long quotes) included.
AVERAGE
Missing one full page and/or "filler material" (long quotes) included.
POOR
Missing more than one full page and/or "filler material" (long quotes) included.
Works Cited Page
10 %
EXCELLENT
Complete Works Cited page.
WELL DONE
All sorces cited in Works Cited page, but impropper format.
AVERAGE
Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but impropper format.
POOR
No Works Cited page.
MLA
5 %
EXCELLENT
Correct MLA format(not including Works Cited Page).
WELL DONE
No more than 2 errors (not including Works Cited Page).
AVERAGE
Format does not completely meet criteria. 3 or more errors (not including Works Cited Page).
POOR
Format does not meet criteria (not including Works Cited Page).
Grammar and Mechanics
5 %
EXCELLENT
Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
WELL DONE
Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors. Less than three total errors.
AVERAGE
Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling errors. ew errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. ew punctuation or capitalization errors.
POOR
Voice inconsistent. neffective word choice. pelling errors. any errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. any errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Keywords:
research paper
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Psychology
Science
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Types:
Writing
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