RUBRIC:
Research Methods: (35 points)
Correct number of required sources (4-5) (10)_______
Sources are organized throughout the paper in a logical manner (5)_____
Database sources are relevant and appropriate to the thesis (5) __________
Quotes (8) are incorporated in a sophisticated manner throughout the paper (10)_______
TOTAL ______________
Content: (45 points)
Student clearly states thesis in the introduction (5)_______
Student develops and supports arguable thesis in a logical and coherent manner (10)_____
All given information is relevant to the thesis (10)_______
Student explains each quotation used to show relevance to thesis (10) ________
Paper focuses on the topic and does not branch out into another topic( 5) ______
Organized logically and effectively to support thesis (5) ________
TOTAL _______________
Mechanics: (10 points) __________
Correct use of grammar (2)_________
Correct use of punctuation (2)_________
Correct spelling (2)_________
Sophisticated style of writing (2)_________
Sophisticated language is used (1)_________
TOTAL ____________
MLA Format (5 points)
MLA Heading (1) ______
MLA citations used throughout the paper (2)________
Times New Roman 12 Font (1)_______
Double-spaced (1) ________
TOTAL ________________
Work Cited Page(5 points)
Title (1) _________
Spacing(1) _______
Alphabetical Order(1) _________
Titles or work used correctly (1)_______
Correct number of sources listed (1) ________________
Missing (-5) ____________