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Decision Research Essay

Students research a decision they're thinking of making and write a five-paragraph essay stating credible facts. In their conclusion, they state whether they will or will not follow through on the decision and why or why not.

Rubric Code: PX8666X

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Subject: English

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Grade Levels: 9-12

Decision Research Essay
	Excellent 20 pts	Good 18 pts	Fair 15 pts	Poor 13 pts
Structure	Excellent The essay contains 5 paragraphs of at least 4 sentences each -- an introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.	Good The essay contains 5 paragraphs, but some are fewer than 4 sentences. There is an intro, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion.	Fair The essay contains fewer than 5 paragraphs, and some are fewer than 4 sentences.	Poor The essay contains fewer than 5 paragraphs, and most lack real content.
Thesis and Intro Paragraph	Excellent Paragraph grabs the reader's attention with a clear thesis. Thesis is structured so reader knows what the author will discuss throughout the essay.	Good Thesis statement is clear, but the paragraph may not be as original or thought provoking.	Fair Thesis statement is included but may not clearly outline what the essay is about. It does not have much originality. There is no clear purpose.	Poor No clear thesis statement is present. Reader has to figure out the main topic of the essay.
Body Paragraphs and Organization	Excellent Body paragraphs include relevant and credible facts, as well as the writer's own opinions. The essay has clear transitions and is well organized.	Good Body paragraphs include mostly relevant and credible facts, as well as the writer's own opinions. While there are transitions, there is some trouble with the organization of the ideas.	Fair Body paragraphs include just a few credible facts and a few of the writer's opinions. Transitions are not clear. Essay is lacking ample explanation and analysis.	Poor Body paragraphs do not include relevant, credible facts. There are no transitions, and the lack of organization makes it difficult to read. Explanation and analysis are confusing or absent.
Mechanics, Grammar, and Spelling	Excellent Writer makes no or fewer than four errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.	Good Writer makes four to six errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Fair Writer makes seven to nine errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Poor Writer makes 10 or more errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that greatly distract the reader from the content.
Works Cited Page/MLA Format	Excellent Three or more sources on Works Cited page.	Good Two sources on Works Cited page.	Fair One source on Works Cited page.	Poor No Works Cited page or sources do not match research topic.

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