8Th Grade Social Studies Research Paper Grading Rubric

SOCIAL STUDIES END OF YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT

NAME

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TEACHER/CLASS PERIOD

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TOPIC

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Name:______Class Period:______

8th Grade Social Studies Research Paper Grading Rubric

MAJOR GRADE

DUE DATE:______

Part I: Format (Total 10 points)

_____ (2 Points) A. 12 Point Times New Roman Font

_____ (2 Points) B. Double Spaced

_____ (2 Points) C. 2 or more printed pages (does NOT include works cited page)

_____ (4 Points) D. Works Cited Page (No Plagiarism)

Part II: Body of Paper (TOTAL: 90 Points)

_____ (10 Points) A. Introduction paragraph with thesis statement (state the main idea of your paper)

_____ (10 Points) B. Paragraph addresses the topic you have chosen and follows the paragraphs outline.

_____ (25 Points) C. Includes quotes or summaries from at least FIVE sources

_____ (10 Points) D. Conclusion paragraph with summary (restating your thesis)

_____ (15 Points) E. Includes the proper usage of the mechanics of writing (editing: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, English usage, and grammar)

_____ (20 Points) F. Includes a works cited page with at least FIVE sources listed in the correct MLA format as presented in our library. (Sources: 1 Encyclopedia, 1 book, 1 other source: article from print journal [newspaper or magazine] OR an article from a database and 2 web sites.—No Plagiarism)

______% Major Grade Score

Name:______Class Period:______

8th Grade Social Studies Research Power Point/Prezi Grading Rubric

MAJOR GRADE

DUE DATE:______

Part I: Power Point or Prezi (50 Points)

_____ (10 Points) A. Follows the 6x6 Rule

_____ (10 Points) B. Summarizes Important Information

_____ (10 Points) C. At least 5 Slides

_____ (10 Points) D. At least 5 Visuals

_____ (10 Points) E. Credits page—No Plagiarism (Not Included in 5 Slide Minimum)

Part II: Presentation (50 Points)

_____ (10 Points) A. Articulate and Enthusiastic

_____ (10 Points) B. Makes Eye Contact with the Audience

_____ (20 Points) C. Demonstrates Knowledge of the Subject Matter

_____ (10 Points) D. Meets the 3 minute Time Requirement

______% Major Grade Score

Library Conduct AND Daily Grade Deadlines

· Talk only in 6-inch voices (whispers(

· Each person can only have ONE book at a time

· Bring the book to your seat. Do not look through the book while standing at the shelves.

· Stay in your seat unless getting materials

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I have read this sheet and understand what is expected of me in the library. I understand how the conduct grade works.

STUDENT SIGNATURE

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CONDUCT GRADE:

Day 1 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 2 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 3 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 4 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 5 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 6 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 7 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 8 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 9 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 10 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 11 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

Day 12 100 80 60 0/Parent Call/Office Referral

DEADLINES:

Research Paper Rough Draft and Planning Pages Complete ______

Presentation Planning Pages Complete______

RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE

Topic______

INTRODUCTION:

Thesis Statement (One Sentence that tells the reader what the essay will discuss)______

Body Paragraph #1 Main Idea

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Body Paragraph #2 Main Idea

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Detail #1______

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Body Paragraph #3 Main Idea

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Conclusion: Restate Thesis and wrap up essay to leave ready with an interesting thought______

Information/Source Worksheet (MUST HAVE 5)

Source #1