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Research Essay MLA Paper 
Soil and Water Research MLA Paper
Research a real life tragedy. Submit a 3-4 page, double-spaced, typed paper in no larger than 12-font. In-text citations and Work Cited page must be properly formatted in MLA style.
Rubric Code: T2WCX23
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets the Expectations

3 pts

Approaching the Expectations

2 pts

Far Below the Expectations

1 pts

Quality of research

Exceeds Expectations

--Used 4 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--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.
Meets the Expectations

--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Minor Citation errors.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support sufficient depth.
Approaching the Expectations

--Cited 1-2 source
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information may interfere with ability to find some sources.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Far Below the Expectations

--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information interferes with ability to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Content

Exceeds Expectations

-Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
-introduce a precise and
insightful claim
-demonstrate in-depth and
insightful analysis of the
texts, as necessary to support
the claim and to distinguish
the claim from alternate or
opposing claims
Meets the Expectations

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--demonstrate appropriate and
accurate analysis of the texts,
as necessary to support the
claim and to distinguish the
claim from alternate or
opposing claims
Approaching the Expectations

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
---demonstrate confused or
unclear analysis of the texts,
failing to distinguish the claim
from alternate or opposing
claims
Far Below the Expectations

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--do not demonstrate
analysis of the texts
In-text citations/Works Cited page

Exceeds Expectations

--All sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Meets the Expectations

--All sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Approaching the Expectations

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Far Below the Expectations

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics

Exceeds Expectations

--Consistent formal voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met min page requirements
Meets the Expectations

-- Mostly consistent formal voice
-- Effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 error in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met min page requirements
Approaching the Expectations

-- Inconsistent formal voice
-- Mostly correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet min page requirements
Far Below the Expectations

-- Informal voice
-- Incorrect word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style min page requirements
Organization

Exceeds Expectations

--Essay is well-organized
--Excellent use of topic sentences
--sophisticated use of transitions
Meets the Expectations

--Essay is mostly well-organized
--Good use of topic sentences
--transitions aid flow
Approaching the Expectations

--Essay is somewhat organized
--use of topic sentences inconsistent
--a few transitions aid flow
Far Below the Expectations

--Essay is unorganized
--poor use of topic sentences
--minimal to no transitions present
Essay Elements

Exceeds Expectations

--Introduction includes hook, insightful background, and thesis.
--Conclusion restates thesis and has a profound ending
--The introduction, body, and conclusion are complete and excellent in quality.
Meets the Expectations

--Introduction includes hook, background, and thesis.
--Conclusion restates thesis & and has a suitable ending
--Introduction, body, and thesis are well written.
Approaching the Expectations

--Introduction includes weak hook, minimal background and thesis.
--Conclusion repeats thesis and has a weak ending
--Parts of the essay (introduction, body, or conclusion need more work.
Far Below the Expectations

--Introduction missing, hook, background, and/or thesis.
--Conclusion omits or repeats thesis and ends inconclusively
--The essay needs more work



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