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World History Research Paper (40 points)

Write a research paper about a famous person or event in world history. 5 page essay

Rubric Code: C74BBW

By cfourbye

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Essay
	below basic 24 pts	basic 25 pts	Proficient 30 pts	Advanced 40 pts
Title Page	below basic None present	basic Basic Information Present on a Blank Cover (Title, Student Name) No format used as instructed.	Proficient Basic Title Page Title Student Name Date Teacher Name	Advanced Title Page contains all parts and correct format Title (picture included) Student Name Date Teacher Name
Introduction	below basic No Background information. Paragraph does not introduce topic.	basic No Backgrround information. The reader is introduced to the thesis.	Proficient Some Background information is evident. The reader is introduced to the thesis.	Advanced Great background information used. The reader is introduced to the thesis. Paragraph introduces the main topics of essay to reader.
Organization	below basic Information is not organized into pargraphs. Each paragraph is not organized with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.	basic Information is organized into paragraphs but the information is not detailed. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, with 2 or less details and a concluding sentence.	Proficient Inforamtion is organized well-constructed paragraphs. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, at least 3 details and a concluding sentence.	Advanced Information is very organized into execellently constructed parapraphs. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, at least 3 details and a concluding sentence.
Ideas/Content	below basic Information has little to do with the main topic	basic Infomation clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.	Proficient Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides some supporting details and/or examples.	Advanced Information clearly relates to the main topic It provides excellent supporting details and/or examples.
Sentence Fluency	below basic Sentences are difficult ot read because they lack style.	basic Sentences begin the same way. Sentences are all very similar in style and length. Few transitions are used.	Proficient Some differences exist in the way sentences begin, but there are also similarities. Sentences do not vary in length Transitions are used.	Advanced The essay is easy to read and "sings to me." Sentences begin in different ways Some sentences are long, some are short. Transitions are embedded into essay.
Conclusion	below basic No conclusion. Thesis is not re-stated. Main points are not summarized.	basic No conclusion. Reader is left with questions unanswered. *Acknowledges the topic of the essay.	Proficient Has a weak conclusion. Somewhat satisfies the readers' questions. *Acknowledges the topic of the main paragraphs.	Advanced Has a conclusion. Satisfies the readers questions. Re-states the thesis. *Acknowledges the main paragraphs with a final point.
Works Cited Page	below basic Bibliography contains: Title no citations incorrect format 8 or more errors are present in formatting	basic Bibliography contains: Title 1-2 citations incorrect format 5-7 errors in formatting are present	Proficient Bibliography contains: Title 3-4 citations correct format is used 2-4 errors in formatting are present	Advanced Bibliography contains: Title 4 or more citations correct format is used 0-1 errors in formatting are present

Subjects:

History

Types:

Writing

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