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Expository Writing II: Research paper

Research the approved topic. Submit 1200 word typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 sources 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: ZBB76A

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	Exceeds 4 pts	Proficent 3 pts	Approaches 2 pts	Not Met 1 pts
Quality of research	Exceeds --Cited 6 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.	Proficent --Cited 4 sources --Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. --Most information relevant to thesis. --Sufficient information provided --Research of sufficient depth.	Approaches --Failed to cite 4 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.	Not Met --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	Exceeds --Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth 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.	Proficent --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.	Approaches --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.	Not Met --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	Exceeds --All sources properly cited in MLA format for in-text citations and bibliography. -- No more errors in format or punctuation.	Proficent --All sources properly cited in MLA format for both paper and bibliography. -- 2 errors in format or punctuation.	Approaches --Not all sources properly cited in MLA format for both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.	Not Met Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. -- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics	Exceeds --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Well though out word choice. --No spelling errors. --No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met all style and min/max page requirements	Proficent -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No more than 2 spelling errors. --Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors. --Met most style and min/max page requirements	Approaches -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Errors in 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	Not Met -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- InCorrect 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
Plagiarism	Exceeds Student's work is original - sources cited and not paraphrased. -reliable sources -does not heavily rely on Wikipedia, or other unreliable sources	Proficent Student's work is not original - relies on paraphrasing -sources are not reliable	Approaches Student copies and pastes information with citation	Not Met Student's work is merely copied and pasted from sources without citation

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Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research

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