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Informative Research MLA Paper

Research the approved topic. Submit a 3-4 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a Works Cited or Works Consulted section citing at least 2 resources used in 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 works cited page.

Rubric Code: KXX3C53

By ebbarnes

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paper
	Excellent 15 pts	Good 10 pts	Needs Improvement 5 pts
Quality of research 35 %	Excellent --Strong textual evidence supports analysis. --Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR> --All information is relevant to topic<BR> --Sufficient, in depth research demonstrating theme or topic similarity	Good --Good textual evidence supports analysis. --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR> --Most information is relevant to the topic.<BR> --Mostly surface research	Needs Improvement --Very little textual evidence supports analysis. --Source reliablility questionable. <BR> --Not much information is relevant to the topic<BR> --Little or no research
Opening, closing, & transitions 20 %	Excellent --Introduction with "grabber" draws reader in<BR> --Thesis statement is present<BR> --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions<BR> --Clear and effective conclusion	Good --Introduction is weak but present<BR> --Thesis statement is weak<BR> --Minimal organization and/or transitions, <BR> --conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Needs Improvement --No introduction evident<BR> --No thesis statement<BR> --No obvious organization, and/or transitions<BR> --No clear or appropriate conclusion evident
Content 20 %	Excellent --Detailed sentences are thorough and on topic <BR> --Information is clear and leaves the reader fully informed.<BR> --Information is presented in a logical, purposeful order<BR> Correct and fluid citation and analysis of all quotations. --Very interesting to read	Good --Detailed sentences leave the reader with questions, but writing is on topic <BR> --Information is mostly clear and leaves the reader somewhat informed.<BR> --Information is presented in a somewhat logical, purposeful order but gaps are present (incorrect quotations citations, sparse analysis)<BR> --Somewhat interesting to read	Needs Improvement --Sentences are not thorough and/or on topic <BR> --Information is less than clear and leaves the reader with lots of questions<BR> --Information is not presented in a logical, purposeful order<BR> --Boring to read
Grammar and mechanics 15 %	Excellent --Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR> -- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR> --No spelling errors.<BR> --No grammar errors<BR> --No punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR> --Met all style and min/max page requirements	Good -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR> -- Fairly effective word choice.<BR> --No more than 2 spelling errors.<BR> --1-2 grammar errors <BR> -- 1-2 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR> --Met most style and min/max page requirements	Needs Improvement -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR> -- Poor word choice.<BR> --More than 3 spelling errors. <BR> --More than 2 grammar errors<BR> -- More than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR> --Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Works Cited/Consulted 10 %	Excellent --Works Cited or Works Consulted page is present<BR> --Cited/Consulted 4 or more sources <BR> -- No errors in format or punctuation	Good --Works Cited or Works Consulted page is present<BR> --Cited/Consulted 1-3 sources <BR> -- 1 or more errors in format or punctuation	Needs Improvement --Works Cited or Works Consulted page is not present or completely cited incorrectly

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Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research

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