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Research Paper (MLA Format)

Research the approved topic. Submit 3 or 4 double-spaced typed pages (depending on track)on the supplied topic. Include a Works Cited page, and follow proper MLA format. Include an image, a table or chart, and a long quote. Must include in-text citations to avoid plagiarism.

Rubric Code: P8987W

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Subject: Computers

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - HIGH A+ 96.5 and above A 93.5-96.49 (N/A)	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - LOW B, B+, A- 83.5-93.49 B- 79.5-83.49 (N/A)	MAKING PROGRESS C, C+ 73.5-79.49 C- 69.5-73.49 (N/A)	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT D-, D, D+ 59.5-69.49 (N/A)
Quality of Research 30 pts	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - HIGH Includes several in-text citations. Sources reliable and properly cited. All information relevant to topic. Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious.	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - LOW Many in-text citations. Sources reliable. Citation errors minor. Most information relevant to topic. Research of sufficent depth.	MAKING PROGRESS Some in-text citations. Source reliablility questionable. Some information relevant to topic. Surface research.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Few or no sources cited in text. Source reliablility questionable. Little information relevant to topic. Minimal research.
MLA 30 pts	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - HIGH Correct MLA format throughout paper. No errors of MLA style.	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - LOW Few formatting errors of MLA style.	MAKING PROGRESS Format does not completely meet criteria. Several errors.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Format does not meet criteria.
Works Cited Page 10 pts	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - HIGH Complete Works Cited page.	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - LOW All sources cited in Works Cited page, but format errors.	MAKING PROGRESS Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but improper format.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT No Works Cited page.
Content 15 pts	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - HIGH Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - LOW Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.	MAKING PROGRESS Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Supporting Content 10 pts images, tables, charts	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - HIGH Supporting content is relevant to research and enhances writing. Proper citation given. Correct format.	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - LOW Supporting content is mostly relevant to research. Proper citation given. Correct format.	MAKING PROGRESS Supporting content may not be relevant to research. May lack proper citation. OR May not include all supporting content.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Does not include supporting content or it may not be relevant to research. May lack proper citation.
Grammar and Mechanics 5 pts	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - HIGH Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors.	MEETS EXPECTATIONS - LOW Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling errors. No punctuation or capitalization errors.	MAKING PROGRESS Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling errors. Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. ew punctuation or capitalization errors.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Voice inconsistent. Ineffective word choice. Spelling errors. Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.

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