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MLA Research Paper
Informative Project Research MLA Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit one typed paper of at least 1,000 words following all MLA guidelines. You will need at least 4 sources--to include one from an online database-- and include a works cited page. Paper will be graded on the following rubric.
Rubric Code:
E757C8
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gaelicme
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
Excellent
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Fair
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Content
30 pts
Excellent
--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good
--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Quality of research
15 pts
Excellent
--Cited 4 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited. NO ERRORS.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good
--Cited 4 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors MINOR.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Fair
--Cited 2-3 sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Poor
--Cited 1 Source
--Source reliability questionable.
--Omitted information does interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
In-Text Citations (Parenthetical)
10 pts
Excellent
--All parenthetical citations are correct in format and placement.
Good
--1-2 errors in the parenthetical citations' format and placement.
Fair
--3-5 errors in the parenthetical citations' format and placement.
Poor
--over 6 errors in the parenthetical citations' format and placement.
Works Cited/Bibliography
15 pts
Excellent
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Good
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor
Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics
15 pts
Excellent
--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Fair
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Poor
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Format
15 pts
Excellent
--Paper is at least 4 pages in length
--Margins and font are normal
--Met all style and min/max Word requirements
Good
--Paper is at least 3 pages in length
--Margins and font are normal
--Met most style and min/max word requirements
Fair
--Paper is at least 2 pages in length
--Margins and font are close to normal
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max word requirements
Poor
--Paper is less than 2 pages in length
--Margins and font are not within normal range
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max word requirements
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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