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I-Search Paper 
I-Search Paper
April 2012
Rubric Code: M87943
By shebands
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Why I chose this topic/what I knew

Poor

Does not properly identify topic. Does not clearly outline prior knowledge or explanation of why topic was chosen.
Research question is unclear.
Fair

Unclear topic; unclear what led the writer to chose topic. Lacks a clear argument.
Unclear what the main research question is.
Good

Fairly evident prior knowledge and what the writer wanted to learn through research.
Research question is clearly stated.
Excellent

Establishes prior knowledge and evidence of why the writer wanted to pursue topic. Research question is clearly stated.
Search Journal

Poor

Less than 10 sources or no Search Journal turned in.
Fair

Minimum possible resources reviewed, short/sketchy description of search process. Search Journal complete.
Good

Search Journal is good. General description of search and review of materials included in paper.
Excellent

Search Journal is excellent. Failures and successes described, interesting description of search provided. Significant review of materials.
The Story of my Search

Poor

Little or no independent research strategy evident.
Fair

Attempts narrative format. Very general description of search provided, little or no specific details.
Good

Narrative format. General description of search provided.
Excellent

Strong narrative format. Specific details of search provided with examples of failures and successes.
The Results Of My Search

Poor

No clear evidence that writer has came up with own conclusions or thesis. Paper does not meet length requirement
Fair

Thesis stated, but not described. No specific details about topic provided. Not enough support or development provided.
Good

Good thesis supported by textual resources. Argument is good. Minimum page requirement met.
Excellent

Thesis stongly supported with textual resources and excellent development of argument. Minimum page requirement met or exceeded.

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Reflections on my Search

Poor

Little or no evidence of awareness of further questions or research. Little or no self-evaluation of topic.
Fair

Shows little awareness of new questions and research. Very little self-evaluation provided.
Good

Notes further questions and research. Some self-evaluation provided.
Excellent

Intelligent and interesting discussion of further questions and research. Much self-evaluation provided.
References/Works Cited

Poor

Little or no attempt to follow MLA style. Missing three or more sources, and has significant errors in form.
Fair

Has made a fair attempt to cite sources and use correct form. Missing two or more sources.
Good

Generally follows MLA style format. May be missing one source.
Excellent

Includes 5 or more varied sources, as required. Follows MLA style guidelines in citation and Works Cited.
Grammar and Punctuation

Poor

Numerous errors (16 or more) affecting the text significantly
Fair

Several errors - (10-15) some affecting the text significantly
Good

Few errors (5-9) which do not affect the text significantly
Excellent

There are no or few errors (0-4) which do not affect the text.



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