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Composer Research Project

Research the approved topic. Submit 6-7 typed pages showing the results of your research. Include a Works Cited page with at least 5 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Rubric Code: WA3286

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	Below Basic Understanding (N/A)	Basic Understanding (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)	Advanced (N/A)
Quality of research	Below Basic Understanding --1 or no sources cited --Source reliability questionable. --Little information relevant to topic. --Minimal research.	Basic Understanding --Failed to cite at least 2 sources --Source reliability questionable. --Some information relevant to topic. --Information provided to support topic. --Surface research.	Proficient --Cited 3-4 sources --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to topic. --Research of sufficient depth.	Advanced --Cited 5 sources --Sources reliable and properly cited. --All information relevant to topic. --Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content	Below Basic Understanding --Topic unclear or non-existent. --Or, support for topic insufficient, --Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.	Basic Understanding --Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Proficient --Topic stated clearly. --Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Advanced --Topic clear. --Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. --Writer involved with subject. --Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited	Below Basic Understanding -- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Many errors in format or punctuation. --OR no bibliography.	Basic Understanding --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.	Proficient --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- Few errors in format or punctuation.	Advanced --All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page. -- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics	Below Basic Understanding -- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate. -- Ineffective word choice. --Spelling errors. --Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. -- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.	Basic Understanding -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --Few spelling errors. --Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. -- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.	Proficient -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check. --Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors.	Advanced --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. --No spelling errors. --No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Organization	Below Basic Understanding --Format does not meet criteria. --Many errors --does not meet the research criteria stated in the outline.	Basic Understanding --Format does not completely meet criteria. --Few errors. --only meets 1 or 2 of the criteria stated in the outline.	Proficient --Format appropriate to meet criteria. --No more than 2 errors --Meets 3 of the criteria stated in the outline. --Has supporting statements	Advanced --Format appropriate to meet criteria. -- Has more than necessary supporting statements --No errors

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