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Career Research Paper 
Career Research Paper
Rubric Code: Y7X3B9
By keckenrode
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

7 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Introduction
2 pts

The introduction paragraph of the essay must contain an attention grabbing sentence, state the topic, and state the thesis.
Poor

The introduction is missing two or more of the three elements: an attention grabbing sentence, a topic sentence, or a thesis.
Fair

The introduction is missing one of the three elements. The introduction's elements are not clearly stated.
Excellent

The introduction has an opening statement that grabs the reader's attention, a topic sentence that clearly states what career is chosen, and a thesis statement that explains the importance of the career.
Ideas and Content x 4
4 pts

The body of the essay contains a paragraph describing training and education, a paragraph describing the job and salary, and a paragraph that explains the pros and cons to the career.
Poor

The body is missing two or more of the four required paragraphs. Each paragraph could provide more details to describe the career.
Fair

The body contains three or more of the four required paragraphs. More information could be provided for one or more of the paragraphs.
Excellent

The body contains four paragraphs that eloquently describe the training and education necessary for the stated career, the tasks performed and salary, the pros and cons of the career, and which of Holland's Career Code(s) fit this job along with your personality traits that caused you to choose it.
Conclusion
2 pts

The conclusion paragraph of the essay must contain a transition from the final body paragraph, a summary of the 4 main ideas, and an idea for the reader to remember.
Poor

The conclusion is missing two or more of the three required elements: a transition to the conclusion, a summary of the 4 main ideas, or an idea to remember.
Fair

The conclusion contains two or more of the three required elements. The conclusion's elements are not clearly stated.
Excellent

The conclusion has a sentence that easily transitions from the body paragraphs to the conclusion. The conclusion includes a summary of the four main ideas stated in the body, and a thought to leave the reader with.
Format x 2
1 pts

The essay must be typed, double spaced, and in 12 point font. The essay will include student's name, title, and Bibliography.
Poor

The format of the essay is incorrect. Bibliography is missing, or two or more of the required elements are missing or done incorrectly.
Fair

The format of the essay is done mostly correct. Your name or the title may be missing. Some errors in the Bibliography.
Excellent

The format of the essay is done correctly. The essay is typed, double spaced, and in 12 pt. font; or is handwritten. The essay includes your name, a title, and a correct Bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics
1 pts

The conventions must include correct word choice, spelling,grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Poor

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Fair

- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Excellent

Precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.






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