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Short Research Project: Linguistics 
Short Research Project: Linguistics
Research your approved topic related to language and the brain. Submit one 5-7 page paper. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. Your paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: UXC85XW
By Sinair06
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Practically Perfect

4 pts

Solid

3 pts

Hovering around acceptable

2 pts

Not ready yet

1 pts

Quality of research
40 %

Practically Perfect

--Cited 3 or more 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.
Solid

--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Hovering around acceptable

--Failed to cite 3 sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Not ready yet

--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Content
30 %

Practically Perfect

--Question interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Solid

--Question somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Hovering around acceptable

--Question too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Not ready yet

--Question too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Visual Presentation
20 %

Practically Perfect

Project is visually appealing, creative, clear, and informative. Effectively presents research question, supporting data, and conclusions.
Solid

Project is visually appealing, creative, clear, and informative. Presents research question, supporting data, and conclusions, but does so in a general manner, or may lack 1 or more required elements.
Hovering around acceptable

Project is not entirely visually appealing, creative, clear, and informative. It may be crowded or sparse. Presents research question, supporting data, and conclusions, but does so in a general manner, or may lack some required elements.
Not ready yet

Project is not visually appealing, creative, clear, and informative. May presents research question, supporting data, and conclusions, but does so in a general manner, or lacks several required elements.
Works Cited/Bibliography
10 %

Practically Perfect

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Solid

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Hovering around acceptable

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Not ready yet

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics
10 %

Practically Perfect

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Solid

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Hovering around acceptable

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Not ready yet

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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