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Short Research Paper

Research the approved topic. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography 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.

Rubric Code: HXBW336

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Subject: Health

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper STRESS RELATED TOPICS
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	In progress (N/A)	Emerging (N/A)
Quality of research Use of class time for research.	Excellent --Cited 3 or more sources edu. org. gov. --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 topic. --Sufficient information provided --Research of sufficent depth.	In progress --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 topic. --Information provided to support some elements of topic --Surface research.	Emerging --Failed to cite sources --Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source. --Some information relevant to topic. --Information provided to support some elements of topic --Surface research.
Content	Excellent --Topic appropriate --Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment. --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	Good --Topic somewhat appropriate. --Interest in topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	In progress -- poor topic for research. --Support for topic barely sufficient, --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Emerging -- poor topic for research. --Support for topic in- sufficient, interest in pursuing health care career lacking --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography .edu .gov .org	Excellent --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- No more than 1 error in format or punctuation. --Paper is double spaced with size 12 font. --Paper has a title. --Paper has name (s), period and date as a heading.	Good --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation. --Paper is double spaced with size 12 font. --Paper has a title. --Paper has name (s), period and date as a heading.	In progress --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR> -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.--Paper is double spaced with size 12 font. --Paper has a title. --Paper has name (s), period and date as a heading.	Emerging Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation--Paper is double spaced with size 12 font. --Paper has a title. --Paper has name (s), period and date as a heading.

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