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Research Paper- MLA 
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 6 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: Q9X373
By serahirasuna
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Writing-organization,
25 pts

Development & organization
Excellent

Paper is clearly organized. Topic is defined and well developed. Writing goes beyond competence and is original and confident. Writer has synthesized the material. Mature thinking. There is a thesis statement.
Good

Serious research has taken place with competence shown in handling MLA format. A thesis may be inferred.
Fair

The paper is a "quilt" of quotes and/or there is not enough of the writer's presence. Most of the content is not developed but simply listed. There is no thesis but there is some logic to the structure.
Poor

No thesis, no organization, no serious research, no development or central idea.
Basic specs
10 pts

Min. requirements
Excellent

Paper is at least 8 pages long in length, double spaced not counting W.C. page. Times New Roman 12pt. font. 1" margins done in MLA and 5 sources.
Good

-Paper is at least 7 pages or 1800words pages in length, double spaced, not counting WC page. Times New Roman font. 1" margins.
Fair

-Paper is at least 6 pages or 1700 words in length, double spaced, not counting WC page. font and margins are partially correct
Poor

-Paper is less than 5 pages or 1600 words, double spaced,not counting WC page. Font and margins are not correct. Not done in MLA
Enter Title
10 pts

Plagiarism
Excellent

0-10%
Good

11-15%
Fair

16-25%
Poor

over 25%
Grammar and Mechanics
15 pts

Excellent

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

Good paragraphing. No run-on sentences and no fragments. Minor errors are frequent enough to call attention to themselves.
Fair

Some run-ons or fragments. Problems with spelling, agreement, etc. It is clear that editing did not take place.
Poor

Major problems. Rampant run-ons/fragments. No paragraphing. Errors interfere with understanding. It is clear no proofing has taken place & writer's credibility is in question.
Quality of research
25 pts

Excellent

Cited 5 or more credible sources, all cited properly. All info relevant to topic. Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. Good perspective of area. There is a WC page.
Good

Cited 5 sources. Sources are mostly reliable & cited properly. Most info relevant to topic. Sufficient info to support most elements of topic. Perspective is not wide, but sufficient. There is a WC page.
Fair

Cited 4 sources. Source reliability is questionable. There may be too many random web source or short articles that provide spotty information. Perspective is missing. Spotty support for claims.
Poor

Cited only 3 sources. or failed to cite internally, or MLA not used. Source reliability is questionable. Web sources used exclusively. Not enough support for any claim. No WC page.
Works Cited/Citations
15 pts

Excellent

-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC page; a few minor errors in format or punctuation may exist, but are minor. Citations are handled well & there are no floating quotes, hanging indents in WC page.
Good

-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. 5 or more errors in formatting MLA in either paper or WC page.
Fair

-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-More than than 6 errors in format.
Poor

-Sources are not properly cited in paper and/or WC page. MLA not used. Internal citing may be entirely absent.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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