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DE History Research Paper 
History Research Paper
Submit a 2-4 page paper, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font following bibliographic guidelines. Include a Reference List page citing at least 4 resources used in research: one MUST be a book, the others must be scholarly articles. 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 or consulted page.
Rubric Code: H2WXXXB
By cybrarianliz
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Mastery

15 pts

Developing

10 pts

Emerging

5 pts

Quality of research

Mastery

--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information is relevant to topic
--Sufficient, indepth research
Developing

--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information is relevant to the topic.
--Mostly surface research
Emerging

--Source reliablility questionable.
--Not much information is relevant to the topic
--Little or no research
Opening, closing, & transitions

Mastery

--Introduction with "grabber" draws reader in
--Thesis statement is present
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions
--Clear and effective conclusion
Developing

--Introduction is weak but present
--Thesis statement is weak
--Minimal organization and/or transitions,
--conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Emerging

--No introduction evident
--No thesis statement
--No obvious organization, and/or transitions
--No clear or appropriate conclusion evident
Content

Mastery

--Detail sentences are thorough and on topic
--Information is clear and leaves the reader fully informed.
--Information is presented in a logical, purposeful order
--Very interesting to read
Developing

--Detail sentences leave the reader with questions, but writing is on topic
--Information is mostly clear and leaves the reader somewhat informed.
--Information is presented in a somewhat logical, purposeful order but gaps are present
--Somewhat interesting to read
Emerging

--Detail sentences are not thorough and/or on topic
--Information is less than clear and leaves the reader with lots of questions
--Information is not presented in a logical, purposeful order
--Boring to read
Grammar and mechanics

Mastery

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No grammar errors
--No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Developing

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--1-2 grammar errors
-- 1-2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Emerging

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Poor word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 grammar errors
-- More than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Reference List

Mastery

--Reference List page is present
--Cited/Consulted 3-4 or more sources
--sources include one peer reviewed journal
--annotations thoroughly explain choice of source
-- No errors in format or punctuation
Developing

--Reference List page is present
--Cited/Consulted 1-2sources
-- 1 or more errors in format or punctuation
--annotations do not clearly explain choice of source
Emerging

--Reference List page is not present or completely cited incorrectly
--improper sources used for research
--annotations not explanatory



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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