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Choir - Biographical Research Paper--MLA Format

Min. two to four-page biographical research paper, following MLA formatting (1,000 t0 2,500 words) as designated. See instructor. Due to instructor by 8AM, Wednesday, December 18th, 2015

Rubric Code: KX48X8B

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Biographical Research Two to four-page research paper, following MLA formatting
	Advanced 25 pts	Proficient 20 pts	Basic 15 pts
MLA Format 25 % Adherence to Modern Language Association formatting	Advanced Properly formatted front page with , information lines (student name, instructor name, etc.) double spaced, 11-12 point font, centered title, in-text citations, Works Cited page	Proficient Formatted front page with numbered header, information line not formatted correctly, not spaced correctly, title is not centered with spacing and sizing consistent to the rest of the paper, few in-text citations, improperly formatted Works Cited page	Basic Improper formatting, no header, information lines not formatted correctly, no in-text citations, no Works Cited page
Research Information 20 % Detailed information about subject	Advanced Information includes date and place of birth, family information, education, life experiences (career, events, etc.) accomplishments, interesting facts, death date if applicable	Proficient Missing some important basic facts about the subject (see requirements for "Advanced")	Basic Inadequate number of facts presented about the subject (see requirements for "Advanced")
From the Writer's View 20 % Essay will include the writer's "educated" opinions and analysis of the vocalists work	Advanced In well structured and punctuated paragraphs, that transition well, the writer will give their own assessment of the chosen vocalists work.	Proficient Writer does not consistently use complete sentences, paragraphs are weak, not well structured, and do not show transitions between paragraphs, writer's assessment of artist work is not well defined.	Basic Incomplete sentences, poorly structured paragraphs, no transition between paragraphs, not assessment of artist work is present
Style 20 % Vocabulary usage, articulation, transitioning of information	Advanced Uses upper-level vocabulary, engaging writing style, flows well, interesting introductory paragraph, solid closing paragraph (as opposed to simply stopping information abruptly)	Proficient Vocabulary usage meets grade level expectations, adequate flow, understandable phrasing, clear introductory paragraph, clear closing paragraph.	Basic Vocabulary usage does not meet grade level expectations, phrasing is confusing, no introductory paragraph (just starts listing facts), no closing paragraph (abruptly stops listing facts)
Artist's Body of Work 20 % Description of a substantial body of work. *Extra credit will be given for evidence of personal interview.	Advanced Essay includes a description that well outlines the lifework of a vocal artist. 2-3 video clips are attached.	Proficient Description only shows partial information on the artists work, only scratching the surface.	Basic Writer does not delve into the Vocal Artists history to give an adequate outline of their work.

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MLA Biographical Research

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English

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Writing

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