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Formal Research Outline 
GHS 605 Research Paper
Prepare an outline for your research paper. Include a Reference page with at least 6 references used in researching the paper. Paper will be graded on sufficiency of research to describe in-depth your topic, effective use of information gained through researching your topic, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, order of argument, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Please follow APA standards.
Rubric Code: NB66W3
By mahannak
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Unacceptable

7 pts

Approaching Standard

10 pts

Good

13 pts

Great

15 pts

Format

Unacceptable

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.<BR>
--OR no bibliography.<BR>
--Cover Page does not meet criteria.<BR>
--Many Errors.
Approaching Standard

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.<BR>
-- Cover Page does not completely meet criteria. <BR>
--Few errors.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.<BR>
----Cover Page Format appropriate to meet criteria.<BR>
--No more than 2 errors
Great

--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.<BR>
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.<BR>
--Cover Page Format appropriate to meet criteria. <BR>
--No errors
Content

Unacceptable

--Thesis unclear or non-existent.<BR>
--Or, support for thesis insufficient, <BR>
--Organization, and points made are non-existent.
Approaching Standard

--Thesis poorly stated.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, and points made lack clarity or direct relevance to thesis.
Good

--Thesis stated clearly.<BR>
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, and points made are slightly lacking in clarity or relevance to thesis.
Great

--Thesis clear, interesting.<BR>
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer involved with subject.<BR>
--Clear, appropriate organization, and points made are clear and relevant to thesis statement.
Grammar and Mechanics

Unacceptable

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.<BR>
-- Ineffective word choice.<BR>
--Spelling errors.<BR>
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Approaching Standard

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--Few spelling errors.<BR>
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.<BR>
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Great

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Quality of research

Unacceptable

--3 or fewer sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Some sources not cited. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Little information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Insufficient information provided to support thesis.<BR>
--Minimal research.
Approaching Standard

--Failed to cite at least 4 sources <BR>
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of thesis.<BR>
--Surface research.
Good

--Cited 5 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of thesis.<BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
Great

--Cited 6 sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research


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