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Expository eessay

Basic Research Paper

Rubric Code: C2943B

By mjevne

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

English 10 Research paper
	Not really... up to a D or 67% (N/A)	Push it a bit more... up to a C or 78% (N/A)	Almost there... Up to a B or 89% (N/A)	WooHoo! Up to an A or 100% (N/A)
Introduction 17 pts	Not really... Two or more the the elements of an introduction are missing. No transisitions; author gives no indication of direction	Push it a bit more... One of the elements of an introduction is missing; needs effective transitions	Almost there... Paragraph Feels like an introduction but the elements of an introduction are weak, transitions are present, but a little rusty	WooHoo! Attention getting device strong thesis (in italics) predicts three supporting ideas All elements of the introduction flow with necessary transitions
part I 17 pts	Not really... The first idea is basically missing. This part of the essay is random and illogical, but has an elusive connection to your thesis	Push it a bit more... The first idea is loosely discussed. Missing strong connection to the theses.	Almost there... Poses the first idea, defines the answers in his/her own words. Author draws a relationship between the thesis and the first idea. Details surface, but are not necessarily logical or credible	WooHoo! Craftily presents the first idea; Thoroughly defines the relevance between that idea and the author's thesis. Shows credible, logical details.
part II 17 pts	Not really... The second idea is basically missing. This part of the essay is random and illogical, but has an elusive connection to your thesis	Push it a bit more... The second idea is loosely discussed. Missing strong connection to the theses.	Almost there... Poses the second idea, defines the answers in his/her own words. Author draws a relationship between the thesis and the first idea. Details surface, but are not necessarily logical or credible	WooHoo! Craftily presents the second idea; Thoroughly defines the relevance between that idea and the author's thesis. Shows credible, logical details.
Part III 17 pts	Not really... The third idea is basically missing. This part of the essay is random and illogical, but has an elusive connection to your thesis	Push it a bit more... The third idea is loosely discussed. Missing strong connection to the theses.	Almost there... Poses the third idea, defines the answers in his/her own words. Author draws a relationship between the thesis and the first idea. Details surface, but are not necessarily logical or credible	WooHoo! Craftily presents the thirdidea; Thoroughly defines the relevance between that idea and the author's thesis. Shows credible, logical details.
grammar and mechanics 15 pts Style, Ppelling and Punctuation Mechanics and Grammar	Not really... Voice is inconsistent and/or inappropriate. Ineffective word choice. Too many spelling errors errors in agreement or tense Too many errors in punctuation or capitalization.	Push it a bit more... Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. Correct word choice for the most part. Few (5-8) errors in spelling agreement, tense, punctuation and/or capitalization.	Almost there... Voice is frequently consistent and appropriate. Fairly effective word choice. No more than three errors in spelling, agreement, tense, punctuation and/or capitalization	WooHoo! Consistent and appropriate voice Sophisticated and precise word choice no errors in spelling, agreement, tense, spelling or capitalization.
Conclsion 17 pts	Not really... Conclusion is missing two elements and/ or introduces new topics and leaves the reader feeling unfulfilled.	Push it a bit more... One element of the conclusion is missing or inadequate. The feeling of a satisfactory closing is not present.	Almost there... Restates the thesis; Reminds the audience of the three supporting ideas Activates an appropriate closing device The conclusion may not flow with transitions or leave the audience with a feeling of satisfaction and motivation.	WooHoo! Restates the thesis) powerfully. Reminds the audience of the three supporting ideas Activates an appropriate closing device The conclusion as a whole flows with transition and leaves the audience with a feeling of satisfaction and motivation.

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Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research

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