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History Research Paper- Manifest Destiny Reconstruction Essay Research a topic dealing with Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion and write a two page, double spaced paper to tell about the event(s). Rubric Code: CX247A9 By Thermopylae36 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paper
	Excellent 25 pts	Good 20 pts	Fair 15 pts	Needs Improvement 10 pts
Quality of Information	Excellent All information in the paper is correct.	Good Most information in the paper is correct with only a few minor errors.	Fair Most information in the paper is correct, but the errors are significant.	Needs Improvement Paper has significant Errors
Research	Excellent Student uses research from at least the World Book Online, one book other than the textbook, and two additional sources. Paper includes correctly written bibliography.	Good Student uses research from at least the World Book Online and one book other than the textbook. Paper includes correctly written bibliography.	Fair Student does not use sufficient resources for the research. Bibliography written incorrectly.	Needs Improvement Incorrect sources used, bibliography not included or sources plagiarized in the paper.
Organization	Excellent The student has used at least 5 paragraphs: an opening paragraph, 3 body paragraphs that follow the instructions, and a closing paragraph. Each paragraph follows a logical sequence with ideas that flow naturally. The paper is of sufficient length.	Good The student has used all 5 paragraphs. However, the information does not always follow a logical sequence and somewhat interferes with the natural flow of the writing. The paper is of sufficient length.	Fair The student has an Opening paragraph, less than 3 body paragraphs and/or a conclusion paragraph The paragraphs do not follow a logical sequence or follow the directions. The paper is not of sufficient length.	Needs Improvement The student does not follow the 5 paragraph format that was part of the directions. Ideas are disorganized and not all information is covered as stated in the directions.
English Usage	Excellent Paper has no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.	Good Paper has a few grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.	Fair Paper has several grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.	Needs Improvement Paper has lots of grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.