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Research paper 
Research paper
Submit one 3-5 page typed paper, double-spaced, 12 point font following MLA format. Include a works cited page with at least 5-10 primary sources and secondary sources that you used when researching for 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 works cited page/MLA format.
Rubric Code: QX97B96
By jhall1516
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Quality of research (Evidence)

Excellent

--Cited 5 or more sources
--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 4 sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--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.
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 - Ideas & Analysis

Excellent

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Strong, clearly-articulated thesis that expresses the central argument
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Thesis articulates a general argument, may be unclear
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research
--Thesis somewhat expresses an argument but is lacking clarity
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Weak/no thesis
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
Organization

Excellent

--Strong, analytical topic sentences
--Clear and appropriate organization
--effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Topic sentences express general idea of the paragraph but unevenly express an assertion/claim
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

--Topic sentences are descriptive and not analytical
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Topic sentences do not connect to the paragraph nor are they analytical
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

-- 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.
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.
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.
Works Cited/MLA Format

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



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