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Research Paper (MLA Format) 
Research Paper (MLA Format)
Rubric Code: B997A7
By hhayes2
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Subject: Computers  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  EXCELLENT

75 pts

WELL DONE

55 pts

AVERAGE

35 pts

POOR

15 pts

Content
25 %

EXCELLENT

Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic 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
25 %

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

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

1 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.
500 Words
5 %

EXCELLENT

450-500 or more typed in research paper paragraphs.
WELL DONE

350-449 words typed in research paper paragraphs.
AVERAGE

300-349 words typed in research paper paragraphs.
POOR

Less than 200 words typed in the research paper paragraphs.
Works Cited Page
10 %

EXCELLENT

Complete Works Cited page.

Page formatted correctly, separate page, DS, handing indent, each source formatted correctly.
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
5 %

EXCELLENT

Correct MLA format (not including Works Cited Page).
WELL DONE

No more than 2 errors (not including Works Cited Page).
AVERAGE

Format does not completely meet criteria. 3 or more errors (not including Works Cited Page).
POOR

Format does not meet criteria (not including Works Cited Page).
Grammar and Mechanics
5 %

EXCELLENT

Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
WELL DONE

Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors. Less than three total errors.
AVERAGE

Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling errors. Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
POOR

Voice inconsistent. spelling errors. any errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. any errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.



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