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Pro/Con Research Paper w/ APA formatting

Write a 2 - 4-page research paper. Your paper should be typed (12 point font & double-spaced) and in APA format. Attach this rubric to your paper if your paper is turned in in hard copy format.

Rubric Code: FX39CW9

By djthrilla1

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper - APA formatting
	Beginner/Emerging 5 pts	Average 10 pts	Advanced 15 pts	Superior 20 pts
Introductory Paragraph This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the "attention grabber" to the thesis.	Beginner/Emerging Lacks the following: Sentence structure, student's opinion, a story or a posed questions to draw the reader in, and a thesis statement.	Average Contains sentence structure and student's opinion, but lacks a story or posed question to draw the reader in, and a thesis statement.	Advanced Contains sentence structure and student's opinion, has a story or posed question to draw the reader in, but lacks a clear thesis statement.	Superior Contains sentence structure and student's opinion, has a story or posed question to draw the reader in, and has a clear thesis statement.
First Body Paragraphs (Pro Opinion) These paragraphs should include the thesis statements first main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one quotation is used in proper APA format. It begins with a thoughtful transition.	Beginner/Emerging None of the paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Average Few paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Advanced Some paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Superior All paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.
Second Body Paragraph (Con Opinion) These paragraphs should include the thesis statements first main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one quotation is used in proper APA format. It begins with a thoughtful transition.	Beginner/Emerging None of the paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Average Few paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Advanced Some paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Superior All paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.
Third Body Paragraph (Your Opinion) The third body paragraphs should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points should once again be tied back to the essay purpose. It should end with a clear purpose based on the essay type, such as a "end with a warning."	Beginner/Emerging None of the paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Average Few paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Advanced Some paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Superior All paragraphs contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.
Conclusion The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the paper. The points should once again be tied back to the thesis statement. It should end with a clear purpose based on the paper type, such as a "end with a warning."	Beginner/Emerging The conclusion does not contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Average Parts of the conclusion contain the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Advanced Most of the conclusion contains the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.	Superior All of the conclusion contains the following: Strong sentence structure, three arguments, five supporting facts, which all tie back to the thesis statement.
English Conventions Research paper follows proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation rules.	Beginner/Emerging The paper lacks proper sentence structure, grammar, and contains many errors.	Average Parts of the paper follows proper sentence structure, grammar, and contains some errors.	Advanced Most of the paper follows proper sentence structure, grammar, and contains a few errors.	Superior All of the paper follows proper sentence structure, grammar, and contains no errors.
Conventions/APA Format Research paper format is followed precisely and APA format is smoothly utilized in all areas. Title page, headers, footers, and Works cited page, margins, font, and line spacing all correctly done.	Beginner/Emerging The paper does not or barely follows APA format and does not or has little of the following: Running head, title page, in-text citations, works cited page, margins are set to normal setting, font is times new roman, and double-spaced.	Average Some of the paper follows APA format and has some of the following: Running head, title page, in-text citations, works cited page, margins are set to normal setting, font is times new roman, and double-spaced.	Advanced Most of the paper follows APA format and has most of the following: Running head, title page, in-text citations, works cited page, margins are set to normal setting, font is times new roman, and double-spaced.	Superior The paper follows APA format and has the following: Running head, title page, in-text citations, works cited page, margins are set to normal setting, font is times new roman, and double-spaced.
Participation This gauges the students participation in the developing and writing of their pro/con research paper.	Beginner/Emerging No to very little participation in the project.	Average Participation was inconsistent (i.e. working one day, but not another).	Advanced Participation was good (i.e. participated 3-4 days per week).	Superior Participation was excellent (i.e. participated in all facets of the project).

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