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Short Research Paper

Research the approved topic. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, 1.5 spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 2 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: Z96468

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	Excellent 25 pts	Good 18 pts	Fair 12 pts	Poor 6 pts
Quality of research 25 pts	Excellent --Cited 2 or more sources --Sources reliable and properly cited. --All information relevant to topic --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic. --Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.	Good --Cited 2 sources --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Sufficient information provided --Research of sufficient depth.	Fair --Failed to cite 2 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 --Surface research.	Poor --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 --Surface research.
Content 25 pts	Excellent --Topic interesting, of appropriate response for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research. --Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment. --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	Good --Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Fair --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Poor --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography 25 pts	Excellent --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- No more errors in format or punctuation.	Good --All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation.	Fair --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.	Poor Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics 25 pts	Excellent --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. --No spelling errors. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met all style and min/max page requirements	Good -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No more than 2 spelling errors. -- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met most style and min/max page requirements	Fair -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --More than 3 spelling errors. --More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors. Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements	Poor -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --More than 4 spelling errors. --More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors. Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements

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