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Persuasive Research Paper 
Persuasive Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit one 4 page minimum, typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a Works Cited page citing at least 5 resources, 3 from the school database, used researching the paper. 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 citations (both in-text and Works Cited page).
Rubric Code: RA6XW5
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Body of Paper

75
Excellent

-Clear and appropriate organization, with 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)
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)
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)
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)
Introduction

25
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

50
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

25
Excellent

-Cited 5 or more sources
-Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
-All information relevant to topic
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic
Good

-Cited 5 or fewer sources
-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 5 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

25
Excellent

-All sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
-No errors in format or punctuation.
-Parenthetical Citations are presents and correctly formatted
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
Fair

-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and WC.
Several errors in format or punctuation.
-Parenthetical Citations are missing
Poor

Most sources not properly cited in paper and/or WC.






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