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English II Expository Research paper 21214

Research the approved topic. Submit one 3 to 4 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font following MLA guidelines. Include a Works Cited page citing at least 4 resources. Sources should include at least one non-Internet source. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and works cited page information.

Rubric Code: UB3782

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair 2.5 pts	Poor 1.5 pts
Quality of research Score X 4	Excellent --Properly cited 4 or more reliable sources, with both in-text and parenthetical style. --All information relevant to topic. --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. --Research in-depth and goes beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.	Good --Cited 4 sources, both in-text and parenthetical style. --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to thesis. --Sufficient information provided --Research of sufficient depth.	Fair --Failed to cite 4 sources --Citation errors --Source reliability questionable --Some information relevant to thesis. --Information provided to support some elements of topic --Surface research.	Poor --Failed to cite 4 sources --Citation errors --Source reliability questionable --Some information relevant to thesis. --Information provided to support some elements of topic. --Surface research.
Content & Organization Score X 4	Excellent --Well developed thesis --Appropriate topic for length of paper --Support for thesis complete & in-depth. --Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment. --Both correctly cited quotes and paraphrasing are present --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion. --Flows well from beginning to end.	Good --Workable thesis --Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or completeness. --Both cited quotes and paraphrasing are present but may have citation errors --organization may need work - some transitions present, but may need work --Workable into and conclusion --Flow accepatable	Fair --Thesis present --Support for thesis barely sufficient. --Only quotes present, no paraphrasing -- very little organization - does not flow - lacks transition words --intro and conclusion present, but lacking in effectiveness.	Poor --Incomplete or no thesis --Support for thesis questionable since unclear thesis. --Incorrect quotations --Incorrect paraphrasing --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion unclear or non-existent.
Works Cited/Bibliography Score X 4	Excellent --4 or more sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page. -- No errors in format or punctuation. --1 of 4 sources is reliable non-internet source --if wikipedia a source, is not 1 of the 4 required sources (listed as an extra source)	Good --All sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page, but may not have 4 sources. -- Several errors in format or punctuation. --1 of 4 sources is a non-internet source --if wikipedia a source, is not 1 of the 4 required sources (listed as an extra source)	Fair --Does not have 4 sources and not all sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page. -- Multiple errors in format or punctuation. --All sources are internet sources --if wikipedia a source, is not 1 or the 4 required sources (listed as an extra source)	Poor --Does not have 4 sources --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and works cited page. -- Numerous errors in format or punctuation --All sources are internet source --if wikipedia a source, is not 1 or the 4 required sources (listed as an extra source)
Grammar and Mechanics Score X 4	Excellent --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. --no contractions --no use of "you" --No spelling errors. --No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors. No other convention errors --Met all style and min/max page requirements	Good -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No more than 2 spelling errors. --Several errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. --may have used contractions/you --Several punctuation, capitalization, or other convention errors. -- --Met most style and min/max page requirements	Fair -- Voice sometimes consistent and appropriate. --Word choice issues -- used contractions/you --More than 3 spelling errors. --Enough errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense to hinder fluency and meaning. -- Enough punctuation, capitalization, or other convention errors that hinders the reader. --Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements	Poor -- Voice not consistent and/or appropriate. -- Word choice questionable. Use of contractions/you. --Numerous spelling errors. --Numerous errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- Numerous punctuation, capitalization, or other convention errors. --Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Original Work - Unique Score X 4	Excellent Student's work is original. --Includes both in-text and parenthetical citations in paper. --Includes both correctly quoted information and paraphrasing in paper. --Reliable sources. --Does not heavily rely on Wikipedia, or other unreliable sources	Good Student's work is mostly original. --Relies mostly on parenthetical citations; may have an issue with quotation(s) --Relies on wikipedia as 1 of 4 sources. --other sources listed may be of questionable reliability	Fair Work somewhat original. --Mostly parenthetical citations; in-text citations needed. --Relies on wikipedia and other non-reliable sources	Poor Student's work is not original. --Mostly parenthetical citations; in-text citations in paper needed. --Relies on wikipedia and other non-reliable sources

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