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Informative Project Research Paper (MLA)

Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a works cited page citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper, using quotes from all 3 sources. Sources should include a journal article, newspaper, and other books. 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 bibliography.

Rubric Code: CX6W635

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paper
	Excellent 20 pts	Proficient 15 pts	Developing 10 pts
Quality of research	Excellent --Cited 3 or more sources --Sources reliable and properly cited. --All information relevant to topic --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. --Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained. .	Proficient --Cited 2 sources --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to thesis. --Sufficient information provided --Research of sufficient depth.	Developing --Failed to cite sources --Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source. --Some information relevant to thesis. --Information provided to support some elements of topic --Surface research.
Content	Excellent --Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research. --Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth. --Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment. --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion. .	Proficient --Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research. --Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Developing --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research --Support for thesis barely sufficient --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Formatting	Excellent --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- No more errors in format or punctuation. .	Proficient --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation.	Developing Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics	Excellent --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. --No spelling errors. --No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met all style and min/max page requirements .	Proficient -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No more than 2 spelling errors. --Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met most style and min/max page requirements	Developing -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --More than 4 spelling errors. --More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors. Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Plagiarism	Excellent Student's work is original - sources cited and not paraphrased -reliable sources -does not heavily rely on Wikipedia, or other unreliable sources .	Proficient Student's work is not original - relies on paraphrasing -sources are not reliable	Developing Student's work is merely copied and pasted from sources without citation

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