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8th Grade Haiti Research Paper

Research the History of Haiti from 1950-1980. Submit double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. 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: XX394W7

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Papre
	Advanced 10 pts	Proficent 9 pts	Developing 7 pts	Beginning 5 pts
Quality of research	Advanced • Cited 3+ sources • Sources reliable and properly cited • All information relevant to topic • Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic	Proficent • Cited 3 sources • Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor • Most information relevant to thesis • Sufficient information provided	Developing • 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	Beginning • 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
Content	Advanced • Topic based on focus questions • Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth • Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	Proficent • Topic based on focus questions • Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity • Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Developing • Topic loosely based on focus questions • Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or • Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Beginning • Topic not based on focus questions • Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or • Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography	Advanced • All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography • No more errors in format or punctuation.	Proficent • All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography • Few (2-3) errors in format or punctuation.	Developing • Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography • Some (3+) errors in format or punctuation.	Beginning • Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography • Many (4+) errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics	Advanced • Sophisticated and precise word choice • No spelling errors • No punctuation or capitalization errors • Met all style requirements	Proficent • Fairly effective word choice • Few (2-3) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors • Met most style requirements	Developing • Correct word choice • Some (3+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors • Failed to meet style requirements	Beginning • Correct word choice • Many (4+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors • Failed to meet style requirements

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