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Research Paper (MLA)

Research the approved topic. Submit 3 or 4 double-spaced typed pages (depending on track)on the supplied topic. Include a Works Cited page, and follow proper MLA format. Paper will be graded on quality of research, correct citation format, and grammar.

Rubric Code: W5WA64

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Research Paper
	No Understanding 25 pts	Needs Improvement 60 pts	Good 80 pts	Commendable 100 pts
Content 40 %	No Understanding - Topic unclear or non-existent. - Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.	Needs Improvement - Support for topic barely sufficient. - Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.	Good - Topic stated clearly. - Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth. - Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.	Commendable - Topic clear. - Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. - Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Quality of Research 30 %	No Understanding - No sources cited - Source reliablility questionable. - Little information relevant to topic. - Minimal research.	Needs Improvement - 1 source cited - Source reliablility questionable. - Some information relevant to topic. - Surface research.	Good - 2 sources cited. - Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. - Most information relevant to topic. - Research of sufficent depth.	Commendable - 3 sources cited. - Sources reliable and properly cited. -All information relevant to topic. - Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious.
Pages Typed 10 %	No Understanding - Missing more than one full page. - "Filler material" (long quotes)	Needs Improvement - Missing one full page - "Filler material" (long quotes)	Good - Last page not complete. - "Filler material" (long quotes)	Commendable - Full number of pages.
Works Cited Page 10 %	No Understanding - No Works Cited page.	Needs Improvement - Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but impropper format.	Good - All sorces cited in Works Cited page, but impropper format.	Commendable - Complete Works Cited page.
MLA 5 %	No Understanding - Format does not meet criteria(not including Works Cited Page).	Needs Improvement - Format does not completely meet criteria. - 3 or more errors (not including Works Cited Page).	Good - No more than 2 errors (not including Works Cited Page).	Commendable - Correct MLA format(not including Works Cited Page).
Grammar and Mechanics 5 %	No Understanding - Voice inconsistent. - Ineffective word choice. - Spelling errors. - Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. - Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.	Needs Improvement - Voice somewhat consistent. - Correct word choice. - Few spelling errors. - Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. -Few punctuation or capitalization errors.	Good - Voice mostly consistent. - Fairly effective word choice. - No spelling errors. - No punctuation or capitalization errors. - Less than three total errors.	Commendable - Consistent and appropriate voice. - Correct word choice. - No spelling errors. - No punctuation or capitalization errors.

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