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Career Research Paper MLA 
Career Research Paper MLA
Submit a research paper on your future career. Use a minimum of 3 sources as well as note cards to answer questions pertaining to your career.
Rubric Code: K23A99W
By monikamaxwell
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  A

7 points for each box in this category

35 pts

B

6 points for each box in this category

30 pts

C

4 points for each box in this category

20 pts

F

3 points for each box in this category

15 pts

Quality of research

(also includes correct in-text citations)
A

--Cited 5 or more sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to topic<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
B

--Cited 5 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided <BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
C

--Failed to cite 5 sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
F

--Failed to cite sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Content

This is the writing of your paper and all it contains, as well as how wlll it is constructed and formatted.
A

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
B

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
C

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
F

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/Bibliography

Correct use of MLA format
A

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
B

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
C

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
F

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Grammar and Mechanics

Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure
A

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
B

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No more than 2 spelling errors.<BR>
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
C

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 3 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
F

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 4 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Plagiarism

reliance upon sources
A

Student's work is original<BR>
- sources cited and not paraphrased<BR>
-reliable sources<BR>
-does not heavily rely on Wikipedia, or other unreliable sources
B

Student's work is not original<BR>
- relies on paraphrasing<BR>
-sources are not reliable
C

Student copies and pastes information with citation
F

Student's work is merely copied and pasted from sources without citation



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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