English and the Scientific and Technological Milieu (603-HSD-MQ)
Research Paper Evaluation Grids:
Outline and Rough Draft
Outline
(Outline must be divided into three sections):
- The introduction, which comprises thesis statement (research topic), the point of view (what you will prove and why) and subtopics (how you will prove topic);
- the body, which is made up of the subtopics and supporting details (references to research and quotes); and finally,
- the conclusion, summing up the thesis/topic and subtopics as well as providing a resolution.
8.5-107.5-8.56.5-7.56.5-6.05.5-4.54-0
Very Good Good Adequate Weak Very Weak Unacceptable
Grade for Outline/10
Comprehension
The student demonstrates an understanding of the topic by:
- Clearly identifying a research topic.
- Clearly identifying the point of view of the research topic (what you want to prove/learn).
- Clearly identifying an understanding of how the research supports the topic and how the research and the topic are developed through literary elements (techniques and devices).
- Uses clear supporting details (appropriately and in correct contexts).
- Uses adequate research, facts, and information (appropriately and in correct contexts).
- Employs relevant research and references to support and explain the topic.
- Understanding of the structure of arguments and facts needed to define the research topic.
- Understanding of analysis of the topic and research (as opposed to summary, personal reaction, etc.).
8.5-107.5-8.56.5-7.56.5-6.05.5-4.54-0
Very Good Good Adequate Weak Very Weak Unacceptable
Organization
MLA Format, In-Text MLA Citations and MLA Works Cited
- Student must use MLA format throughout the research paper: 1st page, margins, spacing, structure.
- Student must cite MLA in-text citations throughout the essay and provide a MLA Works Cited page.
Body of the Research Paper
The student demonstrates coherent essay development and organization by:
- Stating a clear statement of a thesis about the research topic.
- A structured development of the research paper (introduction, body paragraphs with a focus and sufficient development to support the thesis/topic, and a conclusion).
- Effective use of supporting ideas and details, examples, and research to develop the thesis/topic.
- General unity, logic and coherence.
8.5-107.5-8.56.5-7.56.5-6.05.5-4.54-0
Very Good Good Adequate Weak Very Weak Unacceptable
expression – writing skills
The student demonstrates:
- Appropriate vocabulary, word choice, tone and diction.
- Correct and varied sentence structure (avoids fragments, run-ons, etc.).
- Generally correct grammar.
- Conventional spelling, punctuation, and usage of college level written English.
8.5-107.5-8.56.5-7.56.5-6.05.5-4.54-0
Very Good Good Adequate Weak Very Weak Unacceptable
final grade for outline and research paper draft:
0-4040-5050-5455-5960-6465-69
70-7475-7980-8485-8990-9495-100
Grade For Draft Of Mla Research Paper:/100
final grade for outline and draft of mla research paper/10
Comments:
Research Paper Evaluation Grid: Typed Final MLA Research Paper
comprehension
The student demonstrates an understanding of the topic by:
- Clearly identifying a research topic.
- Clearly identifying the point of view of the research topic (what you want to prove/learn).
- Clearly identifying an understanding of how the research supports the topic and how the research and the topic are developed through literary elements (techniques and devices).
- Uses clear supporting details (appropriately and in correct contexts).
- Uses adequate research, facts, and information (appropriately and in correct contexts).
- Employs relevant research and references to support and explain the topic.
- Understanding of the structure of arguments and facts needed to define the research topic.
- Understanding of analysis of the topic and research (as opposed to summary, personal reaction, etc.).
8.5-107.5-8.56.5-7.56.5-6.05.5-4.54-0
Very Good Good Adequate Weak Very Weak Unacceptable
Organization
MLA Format, In-Text MLA Citations and MLA Works Cited
- Student must use MLA format throughout the research paper: 1st page, margins, spacing, structure.
- Student must cite MLA in-text citations throughout the essay and provide a MLA Works Cited page.
8.5-107.5-8.56.5-7.56.5-6.05.5-4.54-0
Very Good Good Adequate Weak Very Weak Unacceptable
final grade for mla format, in-text citations and mla works cited /10
Body of the Research Paper
The student demonstrates coherent essay development and organization by:
- Stating a clear statement of a thesis about the research topic.
- A structured development of the research paper (introduction, body paragraphs with a focus and sufficient development to support the thesis/topic, and a conclusion).
- Effective use of supporting ideas and details, examples, and research to develop the thesis/topic.
- General unity, logic and coherence.
8.5-107.5-8.56.5-7.56.5-6.05.5-4.54-0
Very Good Good Adequate Weak Very Weak Unacceptable
expression – writing skills
The student demonstrates:
- Appropriate vocabulary, word choice, tone and diction.
- Correct and varied sentence structure (avoids fragments, run-ons, etc.).
- Generally correct grammar.
- Conventional spelling, punctuation, and usage of college level written English.
8.5-107.5-8.56.5-7.56.5-6.05.5-4.54-0
Very Good Good Adequate Weak Very Weak Unacceptable
final grade for outline and research paper draft:
0-4040-5050-5455-5960-6465-69
70-7475-7980-8485-8990-9495-100
final grade for typed mla research paper:/100
final grade for typed mla research paper/20
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