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Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Eng 1020 w MLA
Research an author to determinw the cultural and literary influences that have affected his or her style (and subjects) of writing. Use MLA format for the heading, body, parenthetical notes, works cited, etc. Submit 3-5 typed pages of publishing the results of your research. Include a Works Cited page with at least 5 sources used researching the paper. Two must be by the author. The other three must be about the author. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be also consider organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Because the rubric will be used with novice writers, students will be able to get an A without reaching full mastery of all items.
Rubric Code:
E69AB7
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper
Commendable
20 pts
Good
15 pts
Acceptable
10 pts
Partial Understanding
5 pts
Quality of research
Commendable
--Cited 4-5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good
--Cited 2-3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Acceptable
--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Partial Understanding
--1 or no sources cited
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Content and Thesis Statement
Commendable
--Writer clearly explains the literary and cultural influences that shaped the author--Research support for topic is complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer is involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, 9text structure) with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good
--The topic is stated clearly, but the reseach support for topic is lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Acceptable
--The thesis is not clear, but can generally be inferred.
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking in clarity and/or appropriateness.
Partial Understanding
--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion inappropriate or non-existent.
MLA Format
Commendable
-- MLA Format used in heading, body, citations. Almost no errors in format.
Good
-- Few errors in MLA format.
--Most sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Acceptable
-- Multiple errors in format.
Partial Understanding
-- Many distracting errors in format.
Works Cited
Commendable
--Format appropriate for Works Cited page.
--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.
Good
--Most sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Acceptable
--Few sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Partial Understanding
-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
--OR no bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics
Commendable
--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--Less than three spelling errors.
--Less than three errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
-- 3 - 5 spelling errors
--Less than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
--Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Acceptable
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than five spelling errors.
--Several errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Several punctuation or capitalization errors.
Partial Understanding
-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Many distracting spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Outline
Commendable
A properly formatted outline is included.
The items and sections in the outline are aligned to the organization of the paper.
Good
An outline is included, but there are a few errors in formatting.
Most of the items and sections in the outline are aligned to the organization of the paper.
Acceptable
An outline is included, but there are many errors in its format.
The items and sections in the outline are not aligned to the organization of the paper.
Partial Understanding
No outline is included.
or
The outline has very little relation to the paper.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Psychology
Science
(General)
Types:
Writing
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