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Research Paper Rubric

Resource Check - Thursday, 10/13

50

Must have minimum of 11 sources total. (Insufficient number will deduct.)

1/ source

Follows resource requirements

3 points

Sources listed with notes from source

1/ source

Correct MLA bibliographic form for each source.

2/source

Bibliography follows correct format

3 points

Rough draft - Mon, 11/8

Complete paper with all the requirements stated.

20

Title Page

-2

Abstract

-2

Purpose

-2

Research

-2

Acknowledgements

-2

Bibliography

-2

Must be typed (double-spaced, 12 font, 1-in. margins,min. 5 pages for research section) with corrections made by hand

-4

Must include the adult reviewer's corrections and signature

-4

Research paper - Mon, 11/15

150

Typed, double-spaced, 12 font, 1-in. margins, min. 5 pages for research section

-10

Title page

-10

Purpose

-10

Research: Research information is discussed, internal documentation, etc.

-40

Eight questions answered adequately

-30

Acknowledgements

-10

Bibliography

-10

Sources in alphabetical order

-10

Minimum of 12 sources

-10

Follows variety requirements

-10

Web Page Rubric

3

2

1

0

Content

The site has a well-stated clear purpose and theme that is carried out throughout the site.

The site has a clearly stated purpose and theme, but may have one or two elements that do not seem to be related to it.

The purpose and theme of the site is somewhat muddy or vague.

The site lacks a purpose and theme.

Layout

The Web site has an exceptionally attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements. White space, graphic elements and/or alignment are used effectively to organize material.

The Web pages have an attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements.

The Web pages have a usable layout, but may appear busy or boring. It is easy to locate most of the important elements.

The Web pages are cluttered looking or confusing. It is often difficult to locate important elements.

Content Accuracy

All information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and all the requirements of the assignment have been met.

Almost all the information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and all requirements of the assignment have been met.

Almost all of the information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and almost all of the requirements have been met.

There are several inaccuracies in the content provided by the students OR many of the requirements were not met.

Interest

The author has made an exceptional attempt to make the content of this Web site interesting to the people for whom it is intended.

The author has tried to make the content of this Web site interesting to the people for whom it is intended.

The author has put lots of information in the Web site but there is little evidence that the person tried to present the information in an interesting way.

The author has provided only the minimum amount of information and has not transformed the information to make it more interesting to the audience (e.g., has only provided a list of links to the content of others).

Learning of Material

The student has an exceptional understanding of the material included in the site and where to find additional information. Can easily answer questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

The student has a good understanding of the material included in the site. Can easily answer questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

The student has a fair understanding of the material included in the site. Can easily answer most questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

Student did not appear to learn much from this project. Cannot answer most questions about the content and the procedures used to make the web site.

Cooperative Work

Partners show respect for one another's ideas, divide the work fairly, and show a commitment to quality work and support for each other.

Partners show respect for one another's ideas and divide the work fairly. There is commitment by some members toward quality work and support of one another.

Partners show respect for one another's ideas and divide the work fairly. There is little evidence of a commitment toward quality work in the group.

Partners argue or are disrespectful of other's ideas and input. Criticism is not constructive nor is support offered. The work is mostly done by one or two people.

Color Choices

Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links form a pleasing palette, do not detract from the content, and are consistent across pages.

Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links do not detract from the content, and are consistent across pages.

Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links do not detract from the content.

Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links make the content hard to read or otherwise distract the reader.

Fonts

The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) is used consistently and improves readability.

The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.

The fonts are consistent and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.

A wide variety of fonts, styles and point sizes was used.

Graphics

Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are thoughtfully cropped, are of high quality and enhance reader interest or understanding.

Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are of good quality and enhance reader interest or understanding.

Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, and are of good quality.

Graphics seem randomly chosen, are of low quality, OR distract the reader.

Links (content)

All links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Almost all links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Most links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Less than 3/4 of the links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Copyright

Fair use guidelines are followed with clear, easy-to-locate and accurate citations for all borrowed material. No material is included from Web sites that state that permission is required unless permission has been obtained.

Fair use guidelines are followed with clear, easy-to-locate and accurate citations for almost all borrowed material. No material is included from Web sites that state that permission is required unless permission has been obtained.

Fair use guidelines are followed with clear, easy-to-locate and accurate citations for most borrowed material. No material is included from Web sites that state that permission is required unless permission has been obtained.

Borrowed materials are not properly documented OR material was borrowed without permission from a site that requires permission

Spelling and Grammar

There are no errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site.

There are 1-3 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site.

There are 4-5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site.

There are more than 5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site.

Participation

All members participated equally in preparing and presenting material to the class.

Members shared most responsibilities in preparation or presentation, but unequal portions of the workload fell on one or two members.

Members shared some responsibilities in preparation or presentation, but major portions of the workload fell on one or two members.

Members shared few responsibilities in preparation or presentation; the workload fell wholly on one member.

Presentation

All members were equally involved in all aspects of the presentation.

Some members took a more active role presenting and answering questions about the topic.

Most of the presentation was accomplished by only one person in the group.

One or two members of the group did not participate verbally in any part of the presentation.

Total

Grade

rubric points

project points x 3.6

A

42-38

B

37-33

C

32-31

D

30-29

F

28-0

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Resource Check - Thursday, 10/13		50
	Must have minimum of 11 sources total. (Insufficient number will deduct.)	1/ source
	Follows resource requirements	3 points
	Sources listed with notes from source	1/ source
	Correct MLA bibliographic form for each source.	2/source
	Bibliography follows correct format	3 points
Rough draft - Mon, 11/8	Complete paper with all the requirements stated.	20
	Title Page	-2
	Abstract	-2
	Purpose	-2
	Research	-2
	Acknowledgements	-2
	Bibliography	-2
	Must be typed (double-spaced, 12 font, 1-in. margins,min. 5 pages for research section) with corrections made by hand	-4
	Must include the adult reviewer's corrections and signature	-4
Research paper - Mon, 11/15		150
	Typed, double-spaced, 12 font, 1-in. margins, min. 5 pages for research section	-10
	Title page	-10
	Purpose	-10
	Research: Research information is discussed, internal documentation, etc.	-40
	Eight questions answered adequately	-30
	Acknowledgements	-10
	Bibliography	-10
	Sources in alphabetical order	-10
	Minimum of 12 sources	-10
	Follows variety requirements	-10

	3	2	1	0
Content	The site has a well-stated clear purpose and theme that is carried out throughout the site.	The site has a clearly stated purpose and theme, but may have one or two elements that do not seem to be related to it.	The purpose and theme of the site is somewhat muddy or vague.	The site lacks a purpose and theme.
Layout	The Web site has an exceptionally attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements. White space, graphic elements and/or alignment are used effectively to organize material.	The Web pages have an attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements.	The Web pages have a usable layout, but may appear busy or boring. It is easy to locate most of the important elements.	The Web pages are cluttered looking or confusing. It is often difficult to locate important elements.
Content Accuracy	All information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and all the requirements of the assignment have been met.	Almost all the information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and all requirements of the assignment have been met.	Almost all of the information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and almost all of the requirements have been met.	There are several inaccuracies in the content provided by the students OR many of the requirements were not met.
Interest	The author has made an exceptional attempt to make the content of this Web site interesting to the people for whom it is intended.	The author has tried to make the content of this Web site interesting to the people for whom it is intended.	The author has put lots of information in the Web site but there is little evidence that the person tried to present the information in an interesting way.	The author has provided only the minimum amount of information and has not transformed the information to make it more interesting to the audience (e.g., has only provided a list of links to the content of others).
Learning of Material	The student has an exceptional understanding of the material included in the site and where to find additional information. Can easily answer questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.	The student has a good understanding of the material included in the site. Can easily answer questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.	The student has a fair understanding of the material included in the site. Can easily answer most questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.	Student did not appear to learn much from this project. Cannot answer most questions about the content and the procedures used to make the web site.
Cooperative Work	Partners show respect for one another's ideas, divide the work fairly, and show a commitment to quality work and support for each other.	Partners show respect for one another's ideas and divide the work fairly. There is commitment by some members toward quality work and support of one another.	Partners show respect for one another's ideas and divide the work fairly. There is little evidence of a commitment toward quality work in the group.	Partners argue or are disrespectful of other's ideas and input. Criticism is not constructive nor is support offered. The work is mostly done by one or two people.
Color Choices	Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links form a pleasing palette, do not detract from the content, and are consistent across pages.	Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links do not detract from the content, and are consistent across pages.	Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links do not detract from the content.	Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links make the content hard to read or otherwise distract the reader.
Fonts	The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) is used consistently and improves readability.	The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.	The fonts are consistent and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.	A wide variety of fonts, styles and point sizes was used.
Graphics	Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are thoughtfully cropped, are of high quality and enhance reader interest or understanding.	Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are of good quality and enhance reader interest or understanding.	Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, and are of good quality.	Graphics seem randomly chosen, are of low quality, OR distract the reader.
Links (content)	All links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.	Almost all links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.	Most links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.	Less than 3/4 of the links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.
Copyright	Fair use guidelines are followed with clear, easy-to-locate and accurate citations for all borrowed material. No material is included from Web sites that state that permission is required unless permission has been obtained.	Fair use guidelines are followed with clear, easy-to-locate and accurate citations for almost all borrowed material. No material is included from Web sites that state that permission is required unless permission has been obtained.	Fair use guidelines are followed with clear, easy-to-locate and accurate citations for most borrowed material. No material is included from Web sites that state that permission is required unless permission has been obtained.	Borrowed materials are not properly documented OR material was borrowed without permission from a site that requires permission
Spelling and Grammar	There are no errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site.	There are 1-3 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site.	There are 4-5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site.	There are more than 5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site.
Participation	All members participated equally in preparing and presenting material to the class.	Members shared most responsibilities in preparation or presentation, but unequal portions of the workload fell on one or two members.	Members shared some responsibilities in preparation or presentation, but major portions of the workload fell on one or two members.	Members shared few responsibilities in preparation or presentation; the workload fell wholly on one member.
Presentation	All members were equally involved in all aspects of the presentation.	Some members took a more active role presenting and answering questions about the topic.	Most of the presentation was accomplished by only one person in the group.	One or two members of the group did not participate verbally in any part of the presentation.
Total

Grade	rubric points	project points x 3.6
A	42-38
B	37-33
C	32-31
D	30-29
F	28-0