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Short Research Paper: Historical Context 
Short Research Paper: Historical Context
Research the historical and cultural context of your author and novel. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a Works Cited citing at least 3 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 Works Cited.
Rubric Code: UC3286
By G35Knight
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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100 points
  Excellent

33 pts

Good

28 pts

Fair

23 pts

Poor

18 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

--Cited 2 or more sources
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 2 sources
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite 2 sources
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Content

Excellent

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements



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