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Research Essay 
Research Essay
Students will use their reading, researched table, peer review feedback and additional data to apply a model or strategy to a specific issue or case study.
Rubric Code: FX89CCW
By ReneBorromeo
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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Description of issue /case

Poor

Issue or case study was not adequately or clearly explained.
Acceptable

Issue or case study was described but problem was not explained clearly.
Excellent

Issue or case study was clearly and specifically explained to set up the need for proposed model or strategy.
Proposed model or strategy

Poor

Content is incomplete. Major points about the proposed model or strategy are not clear.
Acceptable

Content is not comprehensive.
Major points of proposed model or strategy are addressed, but not well supported.
Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Excellent

Content is comprehensive, accurate and clearly presented.Major points of proposed model or strategy are stated and clearly linked to statement of issue or case study. Content and purpose of the writing are clear and explained fully.
Organization & Structure

Poor

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. The essay is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts.
Acceptable

- Structure of the essay is not easy to follow.Transitions need improvement.
Excellent

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow, and interesting.Transitions are excellent and aide the reader's understanding of the ideas presented.
Format

Poor

Paper lacks or incorrectly uses many elements of correct APA or MLA formattting. Essay is inadequate/excessive in length.
Acceptable

Paper follows most MLA or APA guidelines.
Paper is over/under written in prescribed length.
Excellent

Paper follows designated MLA or APA guidelines in all details without error.
Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Language Use

Poor

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that detract from main argument.
Acceptable

Paper contains some grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors and misses the mark in the balanced tone of a researched essay with overuse of technical jargon or too informal a tone.
Excellent

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure with balance of researched data and accessible, reflective tone.
Requirements

a) rationale for choosing the strategy or model; b) specific types of resources, training, and skills and attributes of youth workers needed to implement this model or strategy; c) how you would encourage youth leadership in implementation; d) the role of adults and community in implementation; e) potential difficulties anticipated and possible resolutions; f) plan for model or strategy evaluation
Poor

Essay did not follow the specified elelments of the assignment.
Specified sections of essay were missing or inadequate.
Acceptable

The specified sections of the essay are present but all requirements are not adequately fulfilled.
Excellent

The essay contains each of the specified elements of the essay.The sections are clear, factually supported, and written in an interesting and compelling manner that leads the reader to the same conclusion.



Keywords:
  • Community Research, Controversy, writing, English, MLA Format



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