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California Issue Research Paper 
MLA Style Research Paper
MLA documentation style, 5 pages, include visual, title page, and works cited. Students must have a total of five sources, one of which is visual.
Rubric Code: TXB5XAW
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric MLA Research Paper
Criteria for general MLA formatting, works cited page, appropriate resource usage; content and grammar
  Unacceptable

0 pts

Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Score

(N/A)

General Formatting

Did you follow all the MLA general formatting guidelines?
Unacceptable

Lacking title page, works cited page or general errors with margins, spacing, etc...
Poor

Five or more general formatting errors
Fair

Three or four general formatting errors
Good

One to two general formatting errors
Excellent

Typed; meets required number of pages;1 inch margins; 12 Arial font;double spaced; last name and page number correctly placed;title page; works cited; no folder or cover
Score
Resource Use

How did you use all of the research resources to support thesis?
Unacceptable

Opinion Only;No research; Blatant misuse of research

No visual or too many visuals. Visual is not part of the text.
Poor

Few resources used appropriately; Paper supported by opinion only; No reference to research

May not be sufficient resources or some were not used frequently enough.

Visual does not read as part of the text.
Fair

Some resources used appropriately; Paper supported more by opinion with very little reference to research

May rely too much on quotes and other cited material and not enough on original composition

Visuals used appropriately, but may be a bit awkward.
Good

Most resources (minimum five) used appropriately;Relies somewhat on research to support

May rely too heavily on quotes without enough original material.

Visual use is acceptable.
Excellent

All resources (minimum of five) used appropriately; Relies appropriately on research to support

33% quoted, cited material

Use of visual(s) is seamless, appropriate, and adds to the discussion.
Score
Nature of Argument

Does the paper adequately cover the issue and is the position of the writer clearly evident and well-supported?
Unacceptable

Mostly opinion
or
Counterargument and rebuttal are missing
or
Essay is a report and does not have an argument
Poor

Argues one side of an issue, but may fail to persuade the reader. Counter argument is not explained or only briefly. Rebuttal is weak or non-existent.
Fair

Argues one side of an issue, but is not very persuasive. Evidence used not applied correctly.
Counter argument is present as well as rebuttal,but they are not strong.
Good

Argues one side of an issue. Counter argument is explained and negated by relevant rebuttal.
Excellent

Effectively and persuasively argues one side of an issue. Counter argument is explained and negated by rebuttal relevant to both topic and opposing side.
Score
Citings in Text

Did you correctly identify and give credit to sources using MLA formatting.
Unacceptable

No Resources Cited
Poor

Few resources listed on works cited page found in paper; Sources in paper not on works cited page
Fair

Most resources listed on works cited found in paper; Some MLA format errors; Resources not easily identified
Good

All resources on works cited page found in paper; Less than 3 format errors;
Excellent

All resources listed on works cited found in paper; Block quotes indented and punctuated appropriately;<BR>
parenthetical citations punctuated correctly; In-text citations flow smoothly
Score
Content and Grammar

Does the paper adequately cover the topic and is it free from grammatical errors?
Unacceptable

Excessive errors (10 or more); paper does not cover topic
Poor

Contains no quotes, paraphrasing and summarizing; large number of grammatical errors
Fair

Paper deviates from topic; contains less than stellar quotes, paraphrasing and summarizing; Some grammatical errors
Good

Paper covers topic; Only slight deviations from topic; Very few grammatical errors; Contains quotes, paraphrasing and summarizing
Excellent

Paper covers topic; No or minor grammatical errors; contains quotes, paraphrasing and summarizing
Score
Works Cited

Did you identify your sources at the end of your paper?
Unacceptable

No works cited page:
Poor

MLA format not followed; multiple errors
Fair

Formatting errors; Does not contain number of required resource and/or types
Good

Less than 3 formatting errors: has all required resources/types
Excellent

Required number of resources; Required types of resources; Alphabetical order; works cited page titled; 1 inch margins; double spaced; second line of citation indented 5 spaces; formatting is correct for each type source
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