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Biography Project-Research Paper 
Biography Project-Research Paper
Students choose a famous person to conduct research and complete a biography research paper of the person's life.
Rubric Code: QX866B7
By hmaury
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric BIOGRAPHY REPORT
  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

15 pts

Poor

10 pts

Content
20 %

Excellent

Covers all of the important factual information about the historical figure. Includes abundant, pertinent details.
Good

Covers most of the factual details about the historical figure. Includes important facts & applicable details.
Fair

Covers only some of factual details of the historical figure. Some details but simple/stereotypical.
Poor

Covers little/none of factual details and reasons for fame. Details are limited.
Organization:
20 %

Style and Form
Excellent

Created a well-organized biography of the person, reflecting a complex writing style.
Good

Well-organized with appropriate flow and transitions. Generally uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, concl.). Variety of sentences (length, type, and structure).
Fair

Simple style with limited organizational pattern. Some variety in sentence length and structure.
Poor

Simple format (lists, outlines) or may not be written out in paragraph format. Lack of logical flow or progression. Only short, simple sentence structure.
Grammar
20 %

Excellent

Few (0-2) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues within detailed text.
Good

Some (3-4) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues.
Fair

Numerous (at least 5) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues due to poor editing.
Poor

Serious (more than 5) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues due to lack of editing.
Bibliography
20 %

Excellent

Research included at least three sources and comprising of a variety or types of sources (books, internet, encyclopedias, etc.)
Good

Research included at least three sources, but comprising mostly one type of source (books, internet, encyclopedias, etc.)
Fair

Research included only two sources.
Poor

Research included only one source.
Length of Paper
10 %

Excellent

Paper is three typed pages in length.
Good

Paper is two and a half typed pages in length.
Fair

Paper is two typed pages in length.
Poor

Paper is less than two pages in length or handwritten.
Components
10 %

Excellent

Includes a title page, outline, report, and bibliography correctly organized in a report folder.
Good

The title page, outline, report, and bibliography are included but in the wrong order.
Fair

Missing one of the major components of the project.
Poor

Missing two of the major components of the project.



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