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President Research Paper 
Students choose two Presidents from one from 1787-1865 and one from 1869-1989. Provide information for each President's time in office and analyses events that occurred using compare and contrast.
Rubric Code: W6X64
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Low Performance

5 pts

At or Below Average

6 pts

At or Above Average

8 pts

Exemplary Performance

10 pts

Introduction

Low Performance

No information on what to expect in the report. Does not state the purpose of the paper. No thesis statement provided.
At or Below Average

Provides a brief statement but gives very little information. Generally relates to the main topic and thesis statement
At or Above Average

Clearly relates to the main topic and provides a workable thesis statement.
Exemplary Performance

Gives a concise and clear lead-in to the report. Introduction is well thought out and clearly relates to the main topic. Thesis statement is clear and concise reader understands the purpose of the paper.
Grammar/Writing Style

Low Performance

Numerous errors in grammar and spelling. Poorly constructed thoughts.<BR>
Copy and paste from an internet site.
At or Below Average

Some errors in grammar and spelling but does not interfere with understanding the ideas expressed.
At or Above Average

Very few errors in grammar or spelling.
Sentences well constructed and thought through.
Exemplary Performance

Sentences use precise language.
Spelling and grammar are very good.
Timeliness/Length

Low Performance

Report is late and /or significantly less than the required length.
At or Below Average

Report is on time but is not required length.
At or Above Average

Report is on time and close to the required length.
Exemplary Performance

Report is early or on time and meets or exceeds he required length.
Research Paper
  Low Performance

10 pts

At or Below Average

14 pts

At or Above Average

16 pts

Exemplary Performance

20 pts

Research on Topic

Low Performance

Little information is provided about the topic and student does not seem comfortable with the topic. No parenthetical documentation.
At or Below Average

The topic is covered minimally; some references and parenthetical documentation.
At or Above Average

Has a few facts with adequate references. Most facts have parenthetical documentation.
Exemplary Performance

References are substantial. Parenthetical documentation is used throughout.
Organization of Report

Low Performance

Random or weak organization of information. Presents information in a scattered disorganized manner.
At or Below Average

Presents information logically, but organization is poor in places.
At or Above Average

Good organization with logical sequences.
Exemplary Performance

Presents information in logical order, emphasizing details of central importance.
Research Paper
  Low Performance

5 pts

At or Below Average

6 pts

At or Above Average

8 pts

Exemplary Performance

10 pts

Format

Low Performance

Only one Presidents time in office provided no compare or contrast about the Presidents time in office. No conclusion provided.
At or Below Average

Time in office provided for each President but not in students voice, lacks details. Compare and Contrast of time in office does not focus on events but the individuals similarities and differences. No conclusion offered.
At or Above Average

Time in office provided for each President. Proper citations used. Provides a good overview of events while in office. Analysis focus' on events that occurred while the man was in office. An attempt at a conclusion.
Exemplary Performance

Well written description of each mans presidency. Proper citations used. Analysis provides insight into the events that were similar or different and provides a solid conclusion about the Presidents.
Work Cited

Low Performance

No Works Cited page provided and/or no MLA format used.
At or Below Average

Some sources documented. MLA format has not been used accurately in most of the works cited. Numerous punctuation errors and significant content errors.
At or Above Average

Sources are documented. MLA format has been used accurately in some of the works cited. Some punctuation and content errors.
Exemplary Performance

All sources are accurately documented. MLA format has been used accurately in most works cited. Any content errors are insignificant.
Resources

Low Performance
At or Below Average

Only 1 source of information was used.
At or Above Average
Exemplary Performance

Two or more sources of the required types are used.




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