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Middle School Research Paper 
Middle School Research Paper
Rubric Code: P25WB55
By Dschmidt121
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Research the approved topic and question.
Submit double spaced, 12 point TNR font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing 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.
  Advanced

Writer has gone above and beyond to make sure necessary components are accurate and presentwithin the paper.

10 pts

Proficient

Writer has taken their time to make sure necessary components are accurate and present within the paper.

8 pts

Basic

Writer can be more careful to make sure necessary components are accurate and present within the paper.

6 pts

Needs Improvement

Necessary components are not accurate or present within the paper.

5 pts

Quality of research

* Well-defined
* Appropriate research methods
used
*Information reported accurately
Advanced

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

--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Basic

--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Needs Improvement

--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Content

Information is thorough
Information is easily understood by reader
Advanced

--Topic interesting and based on appropriate focus question
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Proficient

--Topic based on an an appropriate question.
--Support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Basic

--Topic too broad or narrow and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Needs Improvement

--Topic too broad or narrow and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography

Best effort has been made to cite sources with adequate and accurate information.
Advanced

--All sources properly cited in bibliography. (Works Cited page)
Proficient

--Most sources properly cited bibliography. (Works Cited page)
Basic

--Not all sources properly cited in bibliography. (Works Cited page)
Needs Improvement

Not all sources properly cited in bibliography. (Works Cited page)
Grammar and Mechanics

Student writing is easy to understand, with minimal grammatical and mechanical errors that impede the comprehension of material being presented.
Advanced

-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style/requirements.
Proficient

-- Fairly effective word choice.
--Few (under 5) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors, errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Met most style/requirements
Basic

-- Correct word choice.
--Some (5+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors,
or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
-- Failed to meet style/requirements
Needs Improvement

-- Correct word choice.
--Many (10+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Failed to meet style/ requirements
Format

Student has taken into account MLA formatting guidelines.
Advanced

No errors in Format.
Proficient

Few errors in Format.
Basic

5 or less errors in Formatting.
Needs Improvement

More than 5 errors in Formatting.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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