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Middle School Research Paper 
Middle School Research Paper
Include a bibliography citing resources used researching the paper. 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: E2XAX9W
By mrbanerjee
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

10 pts

Proficent

9 pts

Developing

7 pts

Beginning

5 pts

Quality of research

Advanced

--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Proficent

--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Developing

--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.
Beginning

--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.
Sharing Method

Advanced

--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Method of sharing conveys in-depth knowledge of topic
Proficent

--Method of sharing conveys good knowledge of topic
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Developing

--Method of sharing conveys adequate knowledge of topic
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Beginning

--Method of sharing conveys poor knowledge of topic
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography

Advanced

--All sources properly cited in the bibliography.
Proficent

--All but one source properly cited in the bibliography.
Developing

--two to three improperly cited sources in the bibliography.
Beginning

--Four+ improperly cited sources in the bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics

Advanced

-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No grammatical errors.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Excellent variety in vocabulary and sentence structure
--No errors in Format.
Proficent

--Fairly effective word choice.
--Few (under 4) spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammatical errors.
--One to three instances of repetitive vocabulary and sentence structure
--Few errors in Format.
Developing

-- Correct word choice.
--Some (5+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors,
or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Four to six instances of repetitive vocabulary and sentence structure
--5 or less errors in Formatting.
Beginning

-- Correct word choice.
--Many (10+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Seven + instances of repetitive vocabulary and sentence structure
--More than 5 errors in Formatting.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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