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Research Paper
Persuasive Research Paper
Research an author or poet from your textbook. Three page typed minimum, double spaced, 12 pt font following MLA guidelines. Include a Works Cited page citing at least 4 resources, one of which is a book source. Paper will be graded on the quality of research, effective use of information, credibility of sources, content, grammar, and citations (both in-text and Works Cited page).
Rubric Code:
BX84AW3
By
mcgowanc
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
Excellent
20 pts
Good
15 pts
Fair
10 pts
Poor
5 pts
Body of Paper
20 points possible
Excellent
-Clear and appropriate organization, with 5 effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
-All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
-Topic is clearly defined and elaborated on.
-Each claim is fully supported with evidence (quote or paraphrase----Used two persuasive appeals
Good
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness
-Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
-Topic is defined but not elaborated on.
-Most claims are supported with evidence (quote or paraphrase)
-Used at least one persuasive appeal
Fair
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized
-Topic is mentioned
-1-2 claims are supported with evidence (quote or paraphrase)
-Attempted to use a persuasive appeal but was unsuccessful
Poor
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Information is merely stated or summarized
-Topic is not clear
-1 or less claims are supported with evidence (quote or paraphrase)
-Did not use a persuasive appeal
Introduction
20 points possible
Excellent
-Paper contains a clearly defined persuasive thesis
-Attention grabber or interesting opening
Good
-Paper contains a mostly clear persuasive thesis
-Attention grabber or interesting opening
Fair
-Paper has poorly worded or non-persuasive thesis
-Attention grabber is missing
Poor
-Paper has no thesis
-Opening lines fail to grab reader's interest or attention
Grammar and Mechanics
20 points possible
Excellent
Sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used; few or no errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
-Word choice is consistently careful and precise.
-Paper demonstrates evidence of revision
Good
Most sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used; may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. ---Word choice is usually careful and precise, and indicates a maturing style.
-Paper demonstrates mostly revision
Fair
Many sentences are well constructed, but may be some errors; there is little variety in types are used; There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
- Word choice is general, vague, or imprecise.
-Paper demonstrates some evidence of revision evidence
Poor
Few sentences are well constructed; many have no structure and/or incomplete. There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
- Word choice is often incorrect and/or indicates a lack maturity.
-Paper fails to show evidence of revision
Quality of research
20 points possible
Excellent
-Cited 4 or more sources
-1 of the 4 is a book source
-Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
-All information relevant to topic
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic
Good
-Cited 4 or fewer sources
-1 of the 4 is a book source
-Sources are mostly reliable.
-Citation errors minor.
-Most information relevant to topic
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Fair
-Failed to cite 4 sources
-Source reliability is questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
Poor
-Failed to cite sources
-Source reliability is questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
Works Cited/Citations
20 points possible
Excellent
-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
-No errors in format or punctuation.
-Parenthetical Citations are presents and correctly formatted
-MLA format is correct
Good
-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
-Few errors in format or punctuation.
-Most sources have Parenthetical Citations that are correctly formatted
-Few errors in MLA format
Fair
-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
-Several errors in format or punctuation.
-Parenthetical Citations are missing
-Several errors in MLA format
Poor
-Most sources not properly cited in paper and/or WC.
-Not in MLA format
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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