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Short Research Paper: Historical Context

Research the historical and cultural context of your author and novel. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a Works Cited citing at least 3 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 Works Cited.

Rubric Code: F9W72W

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper 100 points
	Excellent 25 pts	Good 20 pts	Fair 15 pts	Poor 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.	Good --Cited 3 sources --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to thesis. --Sufficient information provided --Research of sufficent depth.	Fair --Failed to cite 3 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.	Poor --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. --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	Good --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.	Fair --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research. --Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Poor --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research. --Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/MLA format	Excellent --All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited. -- No more errors in format or punctuation.	Good --All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited.. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation.	Fair --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited. -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.	Poor Not all sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited. -- 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	Good -- 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	Fair -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --More than 3 spelling errors. --More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors. Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements	Poor -- 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

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