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Short Research Paper

Research the approved topic. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, Double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman 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, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.

Rubric Code: KX24X58

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paper
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Content	Excellent --Topic interesting & an appropriate topic for research. --Writer involved with subject, not merely copying from a source. --Clear and appropriate organization.	Good --Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or did not sufficiently research the topic. --Organization slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Fair --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Poor --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion seriously lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Quality of research	Excellent --Cited 3 or more sources --Sources reliable and properly cited. --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. --Research in-depth	Good --Cited 3 sources --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Sufficient information provided --Research of sufficient depth.	Fair --Failed to cite 3 sources --Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source. --Surface research.	Poor --Failed to cite 3 sources --Source reliability questionable. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source. --Surface research.
Works Cited/Bibliography	Excellent --All sources properly cited in bibliography. -- No errors in format or punctuation.	Good --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation.	Fair --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.	Poor --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics	Excellent --Consistent and appropriate voice. --No spelling errors. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met all MLA style and min. 2 page requirements	Good -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. --No more than 2 spelling errors & Fewer than 2 punct./cap. errors.--Met most style and min/max page requirements	Fair -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.-More than 3 spelling errors. -- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors. --Failed to meet style min. 2 page requirements	Poor -- Voice is not consistent and appropriate. --More than 4 spelling, punctuation, capitalization errors. --Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements

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