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Research Paper and Presentation

Research an appropriate topic within a given category. Type a research paper in APA format, and prepare and present a PowerPoint slideshow

Rubric Code: T2X485C

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Use of time
	Below Basic 1 pts	Basic 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
3 x 5 research/work days	Below Basic Student does not stay on topic and distracts other. <BR> Or<BR> Student researches unrelated topics.	Basic Student must be redirected because they become off-task easily. Student is a distraction to others.	Proficient Students stays on task for most of the block. Student does not disrupt other students and does not research unrelated topics.	Advanced Student stays on task for the entire block. Student does not disrupt other students and does not research unrelated topics.
Rough Draft / Peer Review
	Below Basic 0-7 pts 7 pts	Basic 8-12 pts 12 pts	Proficient 17 pts	Advanced 20 pts
due on:	Below Basic Student does not have a completed rough draft. Student does not participate in peer review of any other papers.	Basic Student must leave class to pick up printed copies of rough draft. Student peer reviews only one other paper.	Proficient Student has three copies of rough draft printed before class on the given due date. Student makes an attempt at peer reviews of two other papers.	Advanced Student has three copies of rough draft printed before class on the given due date. Student spends quality time in a peer review of at least two other papers.
Research Paper
	Below Basic 8 pts	Basic 13 pts	Proficient 17 pts	Advanced 20 pts
Charity Description	Below Basic Charity description is unclear and is lacking much information.	Basic Charity description is clear, but may be lacking some information. Not enough research was done to accurately describe the responsibilities of such a career.	Proficient Charity description is clear and complete. It does not leave any question as to what is required of someone in that position.	Advanced Charity description is researched in-depth, giving a very complete, clear description of its requirements.
Additional Information research/planning<BR> method to obtain donations<BR> outlook	Below Basic Lacking much information about each area.<BR> Or<BR> Lacking entire sections.	Basic Basic information about charity and planning is included. Charity plans is not clearly addressed.	Proficient Information about necessary research and planning is included. Beginning method for obtaining donation are clear. Charity plans are clearly addressed.	Advanced In-depth information regarding charity and planning is included, possibly specific methods for obtaining donation. Beginning process for charity information is discussed as well as plans outlook and success.
Applications to PT 2 of 4 steps for process<BR> methods for persuading audience for donations	Below Basic None of the steps used to plan are discussed are mentioned, or they are not at all tied to the charity Less than three of the methods for persuading audience is missing and not specific.	Basic The application of two of the steps is mentioned. Three to five specific methods of persuading audience are discussed.	Proficient Two of the four steps are clearly explained. Six of methods are discussed, but one or two may lack specific applications to the charity.	Advanced Two of the four systems discussed are clearly explained as they apply to the charity selected. At least six of the steps are discussed in-depth in their specfic process to obtain donations.
Format APA format<BR> title page<BR> references	Below Basic APA format is not followed. Missing reference page. One or no references listed. References are questionable.	Basic Paper is mostly formatted accoring to APA style. Only two sources are used, or does not include a non-electronic source. One or more references may be questionable.	Proficient Paper is appropriately formatted in APA style, including a title page and reference page. Minimum of three sources used, including at least one non-electronic. All sources are reliable.	Advanced APA format is followed, including a title page and reference page. More than three reliable sources are cited, including at least one non-electronic source.
Mechanics grammar,<BR> spelling,<BR> punctuation,<BR> transitions	Below Basic Student does not use appropriate voice at all. Paper lacks transitions. Errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar make reading and understanding the paper difficult.	Basic Student does not use appropriate voice consistently. Transistions are not very smooth. Several errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.	Proficient Student uses appropriate voice consistently. Somewhat influenced the audience. Most transitions are smooth and paper flows fairly well. A few errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.	Advanced Student uses appropriate voice consistently. Convincing the audience. Transitions are smooth and paper flows nicely. Few to no errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Slideshow
	Below Basic 8 pts	Basic 13 pts	Proficient 17 pts	Advanced 20 pts
Visually Appealing not crowded,<BR> coherent,<BR> appropriate pictures,<BR> animations	Below Basic Slideshow is incoherent and difficult to read. There is a complete lack of graphics or graphics that are not related to the topic.	Basic The slides have a theme but are sometimes difficult to read or are not easy to look at. There is a lack of pictures or pictures do not add to the effectiveness of the presentation.	Proficient All slides have a theme, are easily read from anywhere in the classroom, and are visually appealing. Appropriate pictures are included to make the presentation more effective. Animations and transitions are not used.	Advanced All slides have a theme, are easily read from anywhere in the classroom, and are visually appealing. Appropriate pictures are included to make the presentation more effective. Animations and transitions are used.
Presentation transitions,<BR> expands on topic	Below Basic The student simply reads the information from the slides. No transitions made.	Basic Presentation is not very smooth. Transitions are not made and it does not flow well. Mostly, the student just reads the slides.	Proficient Student presents their information very well and makes transitions between slides. Sometimes the student is able to give additional information that is not already on a slide.	Advanced Students does an excellent job of presenting their information. Appropriate transitions are made between slides. Student is easily able to expand on the information provided in the slideshow (does not just read the slides).

Subjects:

Science

Types:

Writing

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