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ESL Research Paper 
ESL Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit one 10 - page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 7 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/Works Cited.
Rubric Code: LXC52BX
By dtto76
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Quality of research
20 pts

Excellent - A Paper

--Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic
--Enough information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research detailed
Good - B Paper

--Citation errors are very minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Enough information provided
--Research somewhat detailed
Fair - C Paper

-- Errors in citations
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Mediocre research.
Poor - D or F Paper

--Failed to cite all sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Works Cited/Bibliography
15 pts

Excellent - A Paper

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Good - B Paper

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- 1 or 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair - C Paper

-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor - D or F Paper

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
OR -- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics
50 pts

Excellent - A Paper

--No spelling errors.
--Only 1 or 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Only 1 or 2 errors in punctuation or capitalization
--No mistakes with run-ons, fragments, commas, capitals, verbs
Good - B Paper

-- Not too wordy
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 errors with run-ons, fragments, verb tenses, capitals, commas, or agreement
Fair - C Paper

--More than 3 spelling errors OR
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense OR
-- More than 3 errors with punctuation, capitalization errors.
Poor - D or F Paper

--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors, in addition to any of the above errors
Format
15 pts

Excellent - A Paper

-- Good hook
-- Good thesis
-- Good topic sentences and paragraph organization
--Content is organized
--Good conclusion
Good - B Paper

Missing any one of those
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Fair - C Paper

<--- Missing any two of those
Poor - D or F Paper

<----- Missing three or more of those

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Paper too short (less than 5 pages)



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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