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Biographical Research Paper--MLA Format Min. two to four-page biographical research paper, following MLA formatting Rubric Code: E454C6 By Choate Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Biographical Research Two to four-page research paper, following MLA formatting
	Advanced 25 pts	Proficient 20 pts	Basic 15 pts
MLA Format 25 % Adherence to Modern Language Association formatting	Advanced Properly formatted front page with numbered header, information lines (student name, instructor name, etc.) double spaced, 11-12 point font, centered title, in-text citations, Works Cited page	Proficient Formatted front page with numbered header, information line not formatted correctly, not spaced correctly, title is not centered with spacing and sizing consistent to the rest of the paper, few in-text citations, improperly formatted Works Cited page	Basic Improper formatting, no header, information lines not formatted correctly, no in-text citations, no Works Cited page
Research Information 25 % Detailed information about subject	Advanced Information includes date and place of birth, family information, education, life experiences (career, events, etc.) accomplishments, interesting facts, death date if applicable	Proficient Missing some important basic facts about the subject (see requirements for "Advanced")	Basic Inadequate number of facts presented about the subject (see requirements for "Advanced")
Mechanics 25 % Spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph structure	Advanced No spelling errors, no punctuation errors, complete sentences, well-structured paragraphs that transition well	Proficient Has two to three spelling and/or punctuation errors, incomplete sentences are present, adequately structured paragraphs, weak transitions between paragraphs	Basic More than three spelling and/or punctuation errors, incomplete sentences, poorly structured paragraphs, no transition between paragraphs
Writing Technique 25 % Vocabulary usage, articulation, transitioning of information	Advanced Uses upper-level vocabulary, engaging writing style, flows well, interesting introductory paragraph, solid closing paragraph (as opposed to simply stopping information abruptly)	Proficient Vocabulary usage meets grade level expectations, adequate flow, understandable phrasing, clear introductory paragraph, clear closing paragraph	Basic Vocabulary usage does not meet grade level expectations, phrasing is confusing, no introductory paragraph (just starts listing facts), no closing paragraph (abruptly stops listing facts)