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Independent Research for a LibGuide 
Independent research using credible resources. You may use databases, websites (NO Wikipedia), books, videos and other resources. Use of at least 10 sources is required. You must use at least 4 database resources. All sources MUST BE CITED USING EASYBIB.COM Get the topic approved before starting. Remember, these sources will be used to create your LibGuide. You must use the EasyBib "Notes & Outline" & "Bibliography" sections as well as the AESEC Library databases.
Rubric Code: CA7A2C
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

An "A" student demonstrates

35 pts

Good

"B" student demonstrates

25 pts

Fair

A "C" student demonstrates

20 pts

Poor

An "F" student demonstrates

10 pts

Research
30 %

Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate and persuasive.<BR>
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.<BR>
- Research is thorough, timely and addresses course concepts.<BR>
- Content is consistent with regard to the topic.
Good

-Content is somewhat comprehensive, accurate and persuasive.<BR>
- Major points are stated and supported.<BR>
-Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.<BR>
- Content is consistent with regard to the topic.
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive and/or persuasive.<BR>
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported. <BR>
- Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.<BR>
- Content is inconsistent with regard to the topic.
Poor

- Content is incomplete.<BR>
- Major points are not clear and/or persuasive.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to the topic.
Organization & Structure
30 %

In the "Notes & Outline" Section of EasyBib

Excellent

- Structure of Outline is well organized with clear Introduction, body and Conclusion sections.
-Quotes were used, paraphrasing was well done and each quote was cited correctly.
Good

-Overall structure of the outline is clear, however, there was insufficient structure in the body sections of the outline.
-Paraphrasing of quotes was not executed clearly.
Fair

- The outline was not well organized.
-Some quotes were not paraphrased.
-Some quotes were not correctly cited.
Poor

- No obvious organization of the outline.
-Most quotes were not paraphrased.
-Citations were missing.
Resources Cited
40 %

This should be done in the "Bibliography" section of EasyBib

Excellent

-at least 10 sources cited
-at least 4 of the sources come from databases
Good

-at least 8 sources cited
-at least 4 of the sources come from databases
Fair

-at least 5 sources cited
-at least 3 of the sources come from databases
Poor

-at least 4 or less sources cited
-at least less than 3 of the sources come from databases
-Sources were not related to the topic



Keywords:
  • Outline, LibGuide, EasyBib







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