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Middle School Research Paper 
Middle School Research Paper
Research the approved topic and question. Submit double spaced, 14 point TNR font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: QX97824
By murrayj
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

The students has shown an advanced level of writing.

(N/A)

Proficent

The student is writing at grade level.

(N/A)

Developing

The student's writing is developing.

(N/A)

Beginning

The student's writing is lacking.

(N/A)

Quality of research

20
Advanced

--All information relevant to the student's assigned figure.
--Citations show that the student used both primary and secondary sources to back up points demonstrating an advanced understanding of the material.
--Research done was in-depth and addressed the figure's basic biographical information as well as specifics.
Proficent

--Most information relevant to student's assigned figure.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth and there were enough citations to show a proficient understanding of research and use of evidence.
Developing

--The student did not have enough research, did not use both primary and secondary sources or
--Some information is not relevant to the student's assigned figure.
--Information provided to support some points is irrelevant or not cited.
Beginning

--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
--More than 20% of the student's writing is made up of quotes or words that are not the students own writing.
Content

40
Advanced

--Paper covers biographical information, figure's importance during the American Revolution and significance at the time and today thoroughly.

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Proficent

--Paper covers biographical information, figure's importance during the American Revolution and significance at the time and today proficiently.

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Developing

--Paper begins to cover biographical information, figure's importance during the American Revolution and significance at the time and today.

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Beginning

--Paper either barely covers or is missing biographical information, figure's importance during the American Revolution and significance at the time and today.

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography

10
Advanced

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Proficent

--Almost all sources are properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Developing

--Several sources are not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Beginning

--Most sources are not cited in both paper and bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics

10
Advanced

-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Did not use first or second tense.
--Words, phrases and styles from the word graveyard are not used.
Proficent

-- Fairly effective word choice.
--Few (under 5) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors, errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Met most style requirements
Developing

-- Correct word choice.
--Some (5+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors,
or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
-- Failed to meet style requirements
Beginning

-- Correct word choice.
--Many (10+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Failed to meet style requirements
Format

20
Advanced

No errors in Format.

(Information included on the first page includes a title, student's name, date and colony. The introduction included a well written thesis.)

(Essay is three pages minimum in length, written in size 12 times new roman or arial font, double spaced, aligned to the left and the magins are set at 1 inch.)
Proficent

Few errors in Format.
Developing

5 or less errors in Formatting or the essay was shorter than 3 pages.
Beginning

More than 5 errors in Formatting.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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