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Research Paper 
Research Paper
_The Time Machine_ Research 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 list.
Rubric Code: LXA957W
By boogadie
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Standards

16 pts

Meets Standards

12 pts

Approaches Standards

9 pts

Below Standards

4 pts

Quality of research

Exceeds Standards

-All information relevant to topic
-Sufficient evidence provided to support all elements of topic
-Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Meets Standards

-Sources mostly reliable
-Most information relevant to thesis
-Sufficient evidence provided
-Research of sufficient depth
Approaches Standards

-Source reliability questionable.
-Some information relevant to topic
-Evidence provided to support some elements of topic
-Surface research.
Below Standards

-Failed to cite sources
-Source reliability questionable
-Some information relevant to topic
-Evidence provided to support some elements of topic
-Surface research
Content and Style

Exceeds Standards

-Content is accurate, presented in an engaging and interesting way

-Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion
Meets Standards

-Content is accurate and is presented with integrity

-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness
Approaches Standards

-Content may not be complete or may be inaccurate

-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness
Below Standards

-Content is incomplete, inaccurate, or not cited (plagiarized)

-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness
Evidence/Works Cited

Exceeds Standards

-All sources (min. 2) are current, reliable and valid
-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
- No errors in format or punctuation.
Meets Standards

-All sources (min. 2) are current, reliable, and valid
-All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
- Minor errors in format or punctuation
Approaches Standards

-Sources may not be reliable or current; too few or too many sources
-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
- Significant errors in format or punctuation
Below Standards

-Sources may not be reliable or current; too few or too many sources
-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography
- Many significant errors in format or punctuation
-May be plagiarized
Conventions

Exceeds Standards

-Consistent and appropriate voice/POV, VT
- Sophisticated and precise word choice
-Minimal to no grammatical or spelling errors
-Met all style and min/max page requirements
Meets Standards

-Voice/POV mostly consistent and appropriate
- Fairly effective word choice
-Few errors in grammar and/or spelling that don't interfere with comprehension
-Met most style and min/max page requirements
Approaches Standards

-Voice/POV somewhat consistent and appropriate
-Correct word choice, but may use colloquialisms
-Some errors interfere with comprehension; there may be run-ons or fragments
-Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Below Standards

-Voice/POV somewhat consistent and appropriate
-Some word choice is questionable
-Errors in grammar and/or spelling interfere with comprehension
-Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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