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Middle School Research/ Opinion Paper
Middle School Research Paper
Research the approved topic and question. Represent you opinion clearly and support it with facts, quotes, and examples. Submit double spaced, 14 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.
Rubric Code:
QX92XB7
By
besels
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Research Paper
Advanced
10 pts
Proficent
9 pts
Developing
7 pts
Beginning
5 pts
Quality of research
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.
Proficent
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Developing
--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
--Surface research.
Beginning
--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
--Surface research.
Content
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.
Proficent
--Topic based on an an appropriate question.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Developing
--Topic too broad or narrow and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Beginning
--Topic too broad or narrow and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography
Advanced
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Proficent
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Developing
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Beginning
Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics
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 and requirements
Proficent
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--Few (under 5) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors, errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Met most style requirements
Developing
-- Correct word choice.
--Some (5+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors,
or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
-- Failed to meet style requirements
Beginning
-- Correct word choice.
--Many (10+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors or errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or tense.
--Failed to meet style requirements
Format
Advanced
No errors in Format.
Proficent
Few errors in Format.
Developing
5 or less errors in Formatting.
Beginning
More than 5 errors in Formatting.
FACTS
Advanced
Found three or more examples of facts in the passage and could explain how they were facts.
Proficent
Found two examples of facts in the passage and could explain how they were facts.
Developing
Found one example of a fact in the passage and could explain how he/she knew it was a fact.
Beginning
Could not find one example of a fact in the passage and could not explain how he/she knew it was a fact.
OPINIONS
Advanced
Found three or more examples of opinions in the passage and could explain how they were opinions. Clearly supported by facts and evidence.
Proficent
Found two examples of opinions in the passage and could explain how they were opinions. Mostly supported by facts and evidence.
Developing
Found one example of an opinion in the passage and could explain how it was an opinion. Weakly supported by facts and evidence.
Beginning
Could not find one example of an opinion in the passage or the opinions were not clear or could not explain how it was a opinion. Not supported by facts and evidence.
Keywords:
Research/Opinion paper - emphasis on relevance of research and a well supported opinion
Subjects:
Communication
English
Science
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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