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Environment Today Research Paper 
Research Paper
Rubric Code: T7342W
By pm2n62
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
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Thesis Statement
10 pts

Mastery

The paper has a very clear and highly interesting thesis statement.
Proficient

The paper has a fairly clear and somewhat interesting thesis statement.
Attempted

The paper has a barely clear and not too interesting thesis statement.
Introduced

The paper has an unclear and uninteresting thesis statement.
Thesis Support
20 pts

Mastery

All of the content is meaningful and relevant in supporting the thesis statement. Content is always both informative and accurate.
Proficient

Most of the content is meaningful and relevant in supporting the thesis. Content is almost always informative and accurate.
Attempted

Some of the content is meaningful and relevant in supporting the thesis. Content is sometimes informative and accurate.
Introduced

Most of the content is not meaningful and/or relevant to supporting the thesis. Content is rarely informative and accurate.
Organization
10 pts

Mastery

The paper is highly well organized with a strong introduction, supporting arguments and conclusion.
Proficient

Most of the paper is well organized with an introduction, supporting arguments and conclusion.
Attempted

The paper lacks good organization and lacks an introduction, supporting arguments and/or a conclusion.
Introduced

The paper is disorganized without a proper introduction, supporting arguments and/or a conclusion.
Sentence/Paragraph Structure
10 pts

Mastery

All sentences structured well. Paper has no run-on sentences or fragments. Every sentence makes sense. Each paragraph has its own consistent theme. Every paragraph starts with a solid intro and ends with a transition.
Proficient

Most sentences structured well. Paper has very few run-on sentences and/or fragments. Most sentences make sense. Most paragraphs have consistent themes. Most paragraphs start with a solid intro and end with a transition.
Attempted

Some sentences structured well. Paper has some run-on sentences and/or fragments. Some sentences do not make sense. Some paragraphs have consistent themes. Some paragraphs start with an intro and end with a transition.
Introduced

Many sentences are poorly structured. Paper has numerous run-on sentences and/or fragments. Many sentences do not make sense. Paragraphs lack consistent themes. Paragraphs rarely start with an intro and end with a transition.
Grammar and Spelling
5 pts

Mastery

All words accurately spelled. Appropriate words are used throughout paper. Correct use of grammar throughout paper.
Proficient

Almost all words spelled accurately and used appropriately. Grammar used correctly throughout most of the paper.
Attempted

Some words spelled incorrectly or misused. Some grammar mistakes throughout paper.
Introduced

Numerous spelling mistakes or misused words. Many grammar mistakes throughout paper.
References/Biblography
5 pts

Mastery

More than four relevant resources were used for the paper. All bibliography entries use a proper style.
Proficient

Four resources were used for the paper. Most bibliography entries use a proper style.
Attempted

Three resources were used for the paper. Some bibliography entries do not use a proper style.
Introduced

Two resources were used for the paper. Many bibliography entries do not use a proper style.




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