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Biography Project-Research Paper 
Biography Project-Research Paper
Students choose a famous person from the list provided to conduct research and complete a biography research paper of the person's life.
Rubric Code: YX4A9BC
By bansheexpx
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric BIOGRAPHY RESEARCH
  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

15 pts

Poor

10 pts

Content
20 pts

Excellent

Includes abundant pertinent information and details about the historical figure (as discussed on assignment page)
Good

Includes many important facts & applicable details about the historical figure.
Fair

Covers only some of factual details of the historical figure and includes some details but simple/stereotypical.
Poor

Covers little/none of factual details and reasons for fame. Details are limited.
Organization:
20 pts

Excellent

Created a well-organized biography of the person, reflecting a complex writing style.
Good

Well-organized with appropriate flow and transitions. Generally uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, concl.). Variety of sentences (length, type, and structure).
Fair

Simple style with limited organizational pattern. Some variety in sentence length and structure.
Poor

No recognisable sense of organization, or simple format (lists, outlines) or may not be written out in paragraph format. Lack of logical flow or progression. Only short, simple sentence structure.
Grammar
20 pts

Excellent

Few (0-2) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues within detailed text.
Good

Some (3-4) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues.
Fair

Numerous (at least 5) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues due to poor editing.
Poor

Serious (more than 5) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues due to lack of editing.
Research
10 pts

Excellent

Research included at least three sources and comprising of a variety or types of sources (books, internet, encyclopedias, etc.) With reference page.
Good

Research included at least three sources, but comprising mostly one type of source (books, internet, encyclopedias, etc.)
Fair

Research included only two sources.
Poor

Research included only one source.
MLA formatting
10 pts

Excellent

Each reference is properly cited both within the text and in the Works Cited portion of the essay.
Good

Some references are properly cited both within the text or partially cited. Works cited follows some of the rules of MLA format.
Fair

References are improperly cited or not cited at all. Works cited is incorrectly formatted or non existent.
Missing/ Unacceptable
Poor

MLA formatting is not used.
Length of Paper
10 pts

Excellent

Paper contains seven complete paragraphs of at least five sentences each.
Good

Paper contains five complete paragraphs of at least five sentences each.
Fair

Paper contains four complete paragraphs.
Poor

Paper is less than three paragraphs.
Components
10 pts

Excellent

Includes a title page, outline, report, and bibliography correctly organized within a two pocket folder or envelope.
Good

The title page, outline, report, and bibliography are included but in the wrong order within a two pocket folder or envelope..
Fair

Missing one of the major components of the project within a two pocket folder or envelope. .
Poor

Missing two of the major components of the project.
Images
10 pts

Excellent

Portrait and at least 2 other images are well executed or clear copies with sources included
Good

Portrait and at least 1 other image are well executed or clear copies with sources included
Fair

A portrait or image is included.
Poor

No images are included.
Timeliness
10 pts

Excellent

All weekly check-ins and finished project were timely and complete.
Good

All but one of the weekly check-ins were timely and complete. Finished report was on-time.
Fair

Two of the weekly check-ins were either not timely or complete. Finished report was on-time.
Poor

Three weekly check-ins were either not timely or complete, and/or finished report was late.



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