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Research Paper- MLA
Research the approved topic. Submit one 8-10 page typed paper, double spaced, correct point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 10 sources. 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: UX32WX4
By Grothoff
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

6 pts

Poor

4 pts

Content
100 pts

Excellent

Paper is clearly organized. Topic is defined and developed. It is clear that considerable research has added to writer's understanding. Writer has synthesized the material. Mature thinking.
Good

One of the elements in the excellent column is missing or lacking.
Fair

The paper is a "quilt" of quotes and/or there is not enough of the writer's presence to give readers guidance. Some content is good, but most is not developed.
Poor

-Organization is missing; paper lacks clarity and/or completeness. Repetitious because of lack of content.
Basic specs
30 pts

Excellent

Paper is at least 8 pages long in length, double spaced. Times New Roman font. 1" margins.
Good

-Paper is at least 7 pages , double spaced. Times New Roman font. 1" margins.
Fair

-Paper is at least 6 pages; font and margins are partially correct
Poor

-Paper is less than 5 pages. Font and margins are not correct
Grammar and Mechanics
50 pts

Excellent

No run-on sentences. No fragments or serious grammar errors. Some minor errors might exist. Include page numbers.
Good

No run-on sentences and no fragments. Minor errors. Does not interfere with message, but is frequent enough to call attention to itself. Include page numbers.
Fair

Run-ons or fragments. Problems with spelling, agreement, etc. It is clear that editing did not take place. Does not include page numbers.
Poor

Major problems. Errors interferes with understanding; writer's credibility is now in question.
Quality of research
75 pts

Excellent

Cited 10 or more sources
Sources are reliable and properly evaluated. All info relevant to topic. Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. Includes one primary source and one books source.
Good

Cited 9 sources. Sources are reliable. Most info relevant to topic but there are some holes. Sufficient info provided to support most elements of topic. Includes one primary source and one books source.
Fair

Cited 7 sources. Source reliability is questionable. Info provided to support some elements of topic
Poor

Failed to cite most sources. Source reliability is questionable. Info provided to support some elements of topic. Too many web sources.
Works Cited/Citations
45 pts

Excellent

-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography -a few minor errors in format or punctuation may exist, but they are not major.
Good

-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. Several minor errors.
Fair

-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-More than than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

-Points deducted for plagiarism (over 20%).
-Sources are not properly cited in paper and/or bibliography. Must be MLA, not APA. Internal citing may be absent



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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