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Research-Based Essay

Research a country from North America (you may not choose the United States) or Latin America. Explore many different aspects of your country, including, its HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CULTURE, and INTERESTING FACTS.

Rubric Code: QAC2B8

By loh711

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Subject: Geography

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Content
	Above Proficient 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Intermediate 2 pts	Novice 1 pts
Introduction	Above Proficient Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.	Proficient Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.	Intermediate Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.	Novice Introduction does not introduce topic.
Organization	Above Proficient Establishes a clear and logical organization.	Proficient Uses an identifiable organizational plan.	Intermediate Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.	Novice Fails to organize ideas.
Evidence/facts and details	Above Proficient Evidence and facts and details are clear, interesting and well written.	Proficient There is adequate evidence, though some may be missing. Facts and details are included.	Intermediate There may be some evidence and facts/details but details are inadequate.	Novice No evidence or facts/details are provided.
Conclusion	Above Proficient Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points	Proficient Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points;however it is wordy.	Intermediate Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize the essay.	Novice No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Research	Above Proficient Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well.	Proficient Good research is evident and used to explain the topic.	Intermediate Did some research and attempted to create use it in the writing.	Novice Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Papers mechanics	Above Proficient Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Strong vocabulary and sentence structure. Writing is clear and easy to understand.	Proficient Some errors found but they do not detract from the flow of the paper. The writing is generally clear, but some sentence structure or vocabulary usage problems.	Intermediate Flow of writing is hard to follow. Some minor verb tense errors. Some errors detract from the flow of paper.	Novice Errors are glaring, making the essay difficult to read. Verb tense changes. Writing is jumbled and confusing.