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Persuasive Research Paper

Research a topic an a counter topic for argument. List three supporting facts. Submit a minimum of one page (five paragraphs), typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font. Include a Bibliography page citing at least 3 resources, one having an author. 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: BXWA3AA

By caryncaye

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

PersuasiveResearch Paper
	Excellent 20 points (N/A)	Good 17 points (N/A)	Fair 14 points (N/A)	Poor 11 (N/A)
Hook, introduction and thesis The first paragraph clearly introduces the topic and states the thesis.	Excellent -Original hook -Clearly stated introduction and thesis. -Topic is clearly defined and elaborated on.	Good -Has a hook -Introduction is short. -Topic is defined but not elaborated on.	Fair -Weak hook. -Has an introduction. -Topic is mentioned.	Poor -No hook. -No introduction. -Topic is not clear.
Counter Argument The paper states an acceptable alternative choice with why their choice is better.	Excellent -Paper has an appropriate choice for the counter argument with a researched fact, and states another fact that clearly favors their choice.	Good -Paper has an appropriate choice for the counter argument and states a fact that favors their choice	Fair -Paper has a choice for the counter argument and states a fact that clearly favors their choice	Poor -The counter argument choice is not clear and / or the fact to support the writer's choice is not compelling.
Supporting facts The paper has two additional supporting paragraphs, the strongest listed last. The supports are based on researched facts.	Excellent -The choice of the supporting facts is compelling. The strongest is listed last. Each fact contains relevant personal commentary.	Good -The choice of the supporting, researched facts match the thesis. Each fact has commentary. The last mentioned is strongest.	Fair -Has 2 supporting paragraphs. Facts are listed, but may not be clearly related to the thesis, or based on research. There is commentary, but may not represent author's voice.	Poor -Facts may not connect directly to the thesis. Lack relevant commentary.
Conclusion / Usage The conclusion restates the thesis with voice. The paper is edited with few or no mistakes.	Excellent - Clearly restates thesis in conclusion with personal commentary. -Reviews 3 supporting facts. -Paper has fewer than 3 mistakes.	Good -Paper has a conclusion and reviews three supporting facts.	Fair -The conclusion does not clearly restate the thesis and there may not have a review of the 3 supporting facts.	Poor -Attempts to conclude the paper. Does not review supporting facts. May not have personal commentary.
Works Cited/Citations The paper lists at least 3 citations in the bibliography one with an author, Each of those 3 citations are used in internal citations within the paper.	Excellent -All sources [minimum of 3] properly cited in both paper and bibliography. One citation has an author. -No errors in format.	Good -All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. Fewer than 3 errors.	Fair -Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -Many errors.	Poor Most sources not properly cited in paper and/or in bibliography. -Many errors.

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Persuasive Research-Prove the thesis with 3 researched facts.

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