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Research Paper (MLA Format)

Research the approved topic. Write your paper using Google Docs and submit via Google Classroom. The paper must be at least five paragraphs long and in MLA format. Include a Works Cited page, and follow proper MLA format. Paper will be graded on quality of research, correct citation format, and grammar.

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paper
	EXCELLENT 10 pts	WELL DONE 9 pts	AVERAGE 7 pts	POOR 5 pts
1.Content	EXCELLENT Topic stated clearly in thesis. Research support for topic is complex, complete, & in-depth; presented in each paragraph. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, and conclusion.	WELL DONE Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth in one or more body paragraph. Organization, transitions, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.	AVERAGE Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions, and conclusion lacking clarity.	POOR Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, and/or conclusion non-existent.
3. MLA format parenthetical notation	EXCELLENT Sources properly cited in the sentence or in parenthetical notations.	WELL DONE Citation errors in punctuation are minor in parenthetical notations.	AVERAGE Sources cited in paper do not match work cited page sources.	POOR No parenthetical documentation. No sources cited. 0-zero points
4. Grammar and Mechanics	EXCELLENT Consistent and appropriate voice. Precise word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.	WELL DONE Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. Spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors equal less than 3 total errors.	AVERAGE Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling (3-4), subject/verb agreement, pronouns punctuation or capitalization errors.	POOR Voice inconsistent. Ineffective word choice. Many spelling, subject/verb agreement, pronouns, tense, punctuation or capitalization errors.
5. Works Cited Page/MLA format	EXCELLENT At least 4 sources on Works Cited page. One for each of the required sources (book, periodical, website, NEFRSEF). Proper citation according to MLA guidelines.	WELL DONE At least 3 sources on Works Cited page. Missing one of the required sources (book, periodical, website, NEFRSEF). Proper citation according to MLA guidelines is applied to almost all the sources.	AVERAGE Sources on Works Cited page. Missing much of the required sources (book, periodical, website, NEFRSEF). Citations are correct according to MLA format on only a few entries.	POOR No Works Cited page or sources do not match research topic.
MLA format layout	EXCELLENT The entire paper is written following MLA format. Includes, header with page number, heading in order, margins, and font.	WELL DONE The majority of the paper follows MLA format. One of the following: Header with page number, heading in order, margins, and font not properly included.	AVERAGE Some of the paper follows MLA format. Much of the elements are not properly included.	POOR None of paper is in proper MLA format.

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