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Research Paper (MLA Format)

Research the approved topic. Type your paper in 11/12 pt. font, Times, TNR, or Arial. The paper must be at least 3 paragraphs long and in MLA format. You may include a heading on your paper, then the title of your paper, centered at the top. Includes a Works Cited/page, and follows proper MLA format with spacing and margins. The paper will be graded on use of research details in writing, general MLA format, Works Cited page, organization of ideas and grammar.

Rubric Code: XXC48W3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paper
	EXCELLENT 4 pts	WELL DONE 3 pts	AVERAGE 2 pts	POOR 1 pts
1.Organization of ideas How well did you organize your ideas and did you support your topic well enough?	EXCELLENT Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	WELL DONE Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.	AVERAGE Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.	POOR Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
2. Voice/Word Choice	EXCELLENT Appropriate Word Choice / Uses 3rd person: no uses of I, we, us, our, you, your, etc.	WELL DONE Only one issue with Word Choice/ One (1) use of I, we, us, our, you, your, etc.	AVERAGE More than one issue with Word Choice/ 2-3 uses of I, we, us, our, you, your, etc.	POOR Many Word Choice issues/ many uses of 1st or 2nd person
3. Grammar and Mechanics	EXCELLENT Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.	WELL DONE Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors. Less than 3 total errors.	AVERAGE Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling, agreement, pronouns punctuation or capitalization errors.	POOR Voice inconsistent. Ineffective word choice. Many spelling, agreement, pronouns, tense, punctuation or capitalization errors.
4. Works Cited Page/MLA format proper MLA format (double space, ABC order) required sources are present	EXCELLENT At least three sources on Works Cited page.	WELL DONE Two source cited in Works Cited page.	AVERAGE Some sources cited in Works Cited page, but improper format.	POOR No Works Cited page or sources do not match research topic.
5. MLA format - layout page numbering, typeset, margins, indentation for paragraphs; proper heading double space/12 pt. font/ Times New Roman	EXCELLENT The entire paper is written following MLA format.	WELL DONE The majority of the paper follows MLA format.	AVERAGE Some of the paper follows MLA format.	POOR None of the paper is in proper MLA format.
TOTAL points earned:	EXCELLENT	WELL DONE	AVERAGE	POOR

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