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American Dream Research Synthesis Paper 
Research Synthesis Paper
Rubric Code: E5WW7B
By toniptaylor
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Research Synthesis Paper
  Unacceptable

2 pts

Acceptable

5 pts

Good

8 pts

Exemplary

10 pts

Purpose/Content

Unacceptable

Central purpose or argument is not clearly identified. Analysis is vague or not evident. Reader is confused or may be misinformed.
Acceptable

Information supports a central purpose or argument at times. Analysis is basic or general. Reader gains few insights.
Good

Information provides reasonable support for a central purpose or argument and displays evidence of a basic analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains some insights.
Exemplary

Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports a central purpose or argument and shows a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains important insights.
Organization

Unacceptable

The writing is not logically organized. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest.
Acceptable

In general, the writing is arranged logically, although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear about what writer intends.
Good

The ideas are arranged logically to support the central purpose or argument. They are usually clearly linked to each other. For the most part, the reader can follow the line of reasoning.
Exemplary

The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning.
Voice

Unacceptable

The writing has little personality. The reader quickly loses interest and stops reading.
Acceptable

The writing is dull and unengaging. Though the paper has some interesting parts, the reader finds it difficult to maintain interest.
Good

The writing is generally engaging, but has some dry spots. In general, it is focused and keeps the reader's attention.
Exemplary

The writing is compelling. It hooks the reader and sustains interest throughout.
Tone

Unacceptable

The tone is not appropriate for an academic research paper.
Acceptable

The tone is not consistently appropriate for an academic research paper.
Good

The tone is generally appropriate for an academic research paper.
Exemplary

The tone is consistently appropriate for an academic research paper.
Sentence Structure

Unacceptable

Errors in sentence structure are frequent enough to be a major distraction to the reader.
Acceptable

Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted.
Good

Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. The flow from sentence to sentence is generally smooth.
Exemplary

Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. They flow smoothly from one to another.
Word Choice/Diction

Unacceptable

Many words are used inappropriately, confusing the reader.
Acceptable

Word choice is merely adequate, and the range of words is limited. Some words are used inappropriately.
Good

Word choice is generally good. The writer often goes beyond the generic word to find one more precise and effective.
Exemplary

Word choice is consistently precise and accurate.
Grammar, Spelling, Usage

Unacceptable

There are so many errors that meaning is obscured. The reader is confused and stops reading.
Acceptable

The writing has many errors, and the reader is distracted by them.
Good

There are occasional errors, but they don't represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.
Exemplary

The writing is free or almost free of errors.
Quality and Use of References

Unacceptable

References are seldom cited to support statements. There are virtually no sources that are reliable. The reader seriously doubts the value of the material and stops reading.
Acceptable

Although attributions are occasionally given, many statements seem unsubstantiated. The reader is confused about the source of information and ideas. Most of the references are from sources that are not reliable. The reader doubts the accuracy of much of the material presented.
Good

Legitimate sources that support claims are generally present and attribution is, for the most part, clear and fairly represented.
Exemplary

Compelling evidence from legitimate sources is given to support claims. Attribution is clear and fairly represented. Both primary and secondary sources are evident.
Comparison/Contrast

Unacceptable

Comparing/contrasting between assigned decade and 1920s is not clearly identified. Definitions of the wo different "American Dreams" is vague or not evident. Reader is confused or may be misinformed.
Acceptable

Information is sufficient for comparing/contrasting decades. Analysis is basic or general. Reader gains few insights.
Good

Information provides reasonable evidence of decades and a basic analysis/definition of the "American Dream". Reader gains some insights.
Exemplary

Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly compares and contrasts and shows a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of the two differing definitions of the "American Dream". Reader gains important insights.
MLA Formatting

Unacceptable

Format of the document is not recognizable as MLA.
Acceptable

There are frequent errors in MLA format.
Good

MLA format is used with minor errors.
Exemplary

MLA format is used accurately and consistently in the paper and on the "References" page.




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