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Author Research Paper 
Author Research Paper
Students will explore the life of one of the authors that were studied in class via a research paper. Students will include a brief biography of the author, along with the author's influences and lasting impression on literature and the world.
Rubric Code: WX3C67C
By sylvia2015
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

70 pts

Acceptable

80 pts

Good

90 pts

Exceeds Expectations

100 pts

Content & Development
50 %

Needs Improvement

- Lack of relevant content on author (lacking bio, influences or lasting impression).
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- Lack of development and/or major points.
Acceptable

- Minimum amount of relevant content included.
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- Major points included, but not developed well
Good

- Content is included, but not entirely comprehensive. Lacking a few major points.
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- Major points are addressed, but not fully supported by research.
Exceeds Expectations

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.<BR>
- Relevant information is stated clearly and is well supported by research.
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- Content is clear, thoughts are well-developed.
Organization & Structure
20 %

Needs Improvement

- Organization of paper obscures meaning for reader.
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- Lack of intro/conclusion/thesis.
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- Lack of transitions.
Acceptable

- Paper contains organization, but it is difficult to follow for reader.
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- Intro/thesis/conclusion lacking in development.
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- Transitions exist, but are difficult to follow.
Good

- Paper is organized logically, with only a few cases of uncertainty. Reader is mostly able to follow.
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- Intro/thesis/conclusion are developed logically. There may be a few cases of uncertainty for the reader.
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- Transitions are mostly clear. There may be a few cases of uncertainty.
Exceeds Expectations

- Paper is organized logically, with no cases of uncertainty. Reader is able to follow smoothly.
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- Intro/thesis/conclusion tie into each other and support each other thoroughly.
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- Transitions are smooth and clear.
Format
10 %

Needs Improvement

- Paper lacks proper formatting.
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- Paper lacks proper citations.
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- Paper is inadequate in length.
Acceptable

- Paper makes formatting error that do not detract from reading.
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- Paper makes citation errors, but is still readable.
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- Paper is adequate in length.
Good

- Paper makes only a few formatting mistakes.
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- Paper makes only a few citation errors.
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- Paper is adequate in length.
Exceeds Expectations

- Paper makes no formatting mistakes.
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- Paper makes no citation errors.
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- Paper is adequate in length.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
20 %

Needs Improvement

- Paper has many grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that detract from reading.
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- Language inappropriate tone or language.
Acceptable

- Paper makes numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors, but does not lose readability.
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- Paper uses language better suited for conversational purposes, but does not detract from readability.
Good

- Paper makes only a few grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors, and does not lose readability.
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- Paper mostly uses proper language for a research paper. Slips in tone do not affect readability.
Exceeds Expectations

- Paper makes no grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
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- Language is fitting and proper for a research paper.






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