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Research Paper- MLA 
Research Paper- MLA
Research the approved topic. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 4 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: D7CA3W
By jvillesca
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Fair

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Content
70 pts

Excellent

63-70 pts
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
--All design principles are mentioned
Good

56-62 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
--6 design principles are mentioned
Fair

49-55 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
--4 design principles are mentioned
Poor

30-48 pts
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Information is merely stated or summarized
Formatting
20 pts

Excellent

18-20 pts
--Paper is at least 5 full pages in length
--double spaced
--12 pt., Cambria font
--1" margins
Good

16-17 pts
--Paper is at least 4 pages in length
--double spaced
--12 pt., Cambria font
--1" margins
Fair

14-15 pts
--Paper is at least 3 pages in length
-- font and margins partially correct
Poor

11-13 pts
--Paper is less than 2 pages in length
--font and margins not correct
Grammar and Mechanics
40 pts

Excellent

36-40 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

32-35 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

28-31 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

20-27 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 8 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 6 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 6 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.
Good

16-17 pts
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

14-15 pts
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

11-13 Points deducted for plagiarism
--No sources properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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