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Research Paper (MLA Format) Research Paper (MLA Format) Research the approved topic. Write your paper using Google Docs. and "share" it with me. The paper must be three to five paragraphs long and double-spaced typed. Include a Works Cited page, and follow proper MLA format. Paper will be graded on quality of research, correct citation format, and grammar. Rubric Code: VXWX839 By Dickens Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Research Paper
	EXCELLENT 4 pts	WELL DONE 3 pts	AVERAGE 2 pts	POOR 1 pts
1.Content	EXCELLENT Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	WELL DONE Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.	AVERAGE Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.	POOR Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
2. Quality of Research	EXCELLENT Two or more sources cited. Sources reliable and properly cited. All information relevant to topic. Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious.	WELL DONE Only one cited source in the paper. Citation errors minor. Most information relevant to topic. Research of sufficient depth.	AVERAGE Sources cited in paper do not match work cited page sources.	POOR No sources cited. 0-zero points
3. Paragraphs	EXCELLENT Three to five paragraphs pages or more typed in MLA format.	WELL DONE Some paragraphs not typed in MLA format.	AVERAGE Only one paragraph typed in MLA format.	POOR No parenthetical documentations in the essay.
4. Grammar and Mechanics	EXCELLENT Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.	WELL DONE Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors. Less than 3 total errors.	AVERAGE Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling, agreement, pronouns punctuation or capitalization errors.	POOR Voice inconsistent. Ineffective word choice. Many spelling, agreement, pronouns, tense, punctuation or capitalization errors.
5. Works Cited Page/MLA format	EXCELLENT At least two sources on Works Cited page.	WELL DONE One source cited in Works Cited page.	AVERAGE Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but improper format.	POOR No Works Cited page or sources do not match research topic.
Grade	EXCELLENT Total points earned possible points	WELL DONE ______	AVERAGE final grade	POOR