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Group Project Research Paper 
Research the approved topic. Submit one group typed paper, double spaced, 12 point Roman Times font, following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography or works cited citing at least 4 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to supporting the answer to given questions, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and works cited (or bibliography).
Rubric Code: S5WWC4
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Subject: Engineering  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Needs Improvment

1 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

--Cited 4 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to questions.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of questions.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to questions.
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of questions.
--Research of sufficient depth.
Basic

--Failed to cite 3 sources
--Source may not be reliable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to questions.
--Information provided to support some elements of question.
--Surface research.
Needs Improvment

--Failed to cite sources
--Source are not be reliable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to questions.
--Information provided to does not support questions.
--Research is visibly lacking.
Content

Excellent

--Question answers interesting, appropriate for length of paper & appropriate for research topic.
--Support for answer complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Question answers somewhat broad or narrow for length of topic for research.
--Support for answer sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Basic

--Question answers too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for answer barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Needs Improvment

--Question answers are incorrect
--Support for answer does is not evident.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion are do not exist.
Bibliography

or Works Cited

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more than three errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Four to nine errors in format or punctuation.
Basic

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Needs Improvment

--Bibliography or works cited does not exist.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- 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 min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 5 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Basic

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 6 spelling errors.
--More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Needs Improvment

-- Voice inconsistent.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 8 spelling errors.
--More than 6 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 6 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research







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