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Research Paper (MLA Format) 
Research Paper (MLA Format)
Research the approved topic. Submit 2 or 3 double-spaced typed pages on the chosen topic. 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: ZXXW326
By Susan_Bennett
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  EXCELLENT

20 pts

WELL DONE

15 pts

AVERAGE

10 pts

POOR

5 pts

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.
Quality of Research

EXCELLENT

3 or more sources cited. Sources reliable and properly cited. All information relevant to topic. Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious.
WELL DONE

3 sources cited. Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. Most information relevant to topic. Research of sufficient depth.
AVERAGE

2-3 source cited. Source reliability questionable. Some information relevant to topic. Surface research.
POOR

No sources cited. Source reliability questionable. Little information relevant to topic. Minimal research.
Pages

EXCELLENT

3 pages or more typed in research paper paragraphs.
WELL DONE

2 - 3 pages typed in research paper paragraphs.
AVERAGE

2 pages typed in research paper paragraphs.
POOR

Less than 2 pages typed in the research paper paragraphs.
Works Cited Page

EXCELLENT

Complete Works Cited page.
WELL DONE

All sources cited in Works Cited page, but improper format.
AVERAGE

Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but improper format.
POOR

No Works Cited page.
MLA

EXCELLENT

Correct MLA format
WELL DONE

No more than 2 errors.
AVERAGE

Format does not completely meet criteria. 3 or more errors
POOR

Format does not meet criteria.
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.
Research Notes

EXCELLENT

Some form of research notes are evident.
WELL DONE
AVERAGE
POOR

No research notes provided.
Research Draft

EXCELLENT

Draft is provided. Checked by teacher. Corrections made.
WELL DONE

Draft is provided. Checked by teacher. No indication of corrections.
AVERAGE

Draft is provided. Not checked by teacher.
POOR

No draft is provided.



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