Research

Graded Criteria

20 points

15–20 pts

10 - 15 pts

5 – 10 pts

0 - 5 pts

Score

Writing

organization

1.1st page: School Name at top, then students full

names, Informative project title, course title,

date, teacher’s name + project summary pic

2. 2nd page: outline of project showing all the

discussed concepts in an organized manner

3. 3rd page & on: 1st paragraph should be a

summary of the paper (8-10 lines max). 4. Follow with an introduction that explains the

history for your project, & then

5. Develop & discuss the project.

6. Organize all the information gathered in paragraphs exactly as in the outline.

7. paper length: 1 to 1.5 pages max per student (not including cover page, outline page & bibliography page),

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Text content

documentation arguments

1. Research project clearly defined: thesis

statement is concise & clear at top of 1st page

2. Each paragraph begins with a proper topic sentence. 3.All arguments are supported with documented proof or examples in the text. 4. All citations are accurate & in correct format: sources properly cited to ensure no plagiarism. 5.No contradictory statements. 6.Every point must be clear and interesting but remain objective. 7.Leave a sense of completion for the reader at the end of the paper. 8. Must have 6 sources total cited minimum per student) & must be books & journals

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Development

& support

1. Paper explains 1 concept at a time & ideas are organized & easy to read: 2. ideas are all in a chain reaction throughout the project. 3. Every paragraph is directly related to the project. 4. Usage of convincing arguments with good evidence

5. Use of examples & references consistently. 6. At least 2 opposing views should be noted to help support the thesis. This is an important stage in writing. 7.At least 2 critics where you inject your opinion & discuss the differences. 8. Include 1 picture on the 1st page of the project to symbolize your project

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Spelling & grammatical errors, proper writing

1. Free of spelling, 2. free of grammatical errors, & punctuation. 3. Only third person is used. 4. No phrases such as "I think", "I guess", "I suppose" are used. Use "cannot" instead of "can't", "do not" instead of "don't"! 5. No unfinished sentences & No unnecessary or repetitious words. 6. Length of sentences always under 2 lines. 7. Each paragraph or idea flows smoothly into the next (each paragraph ends with introduction to the next paragraph). 8. Must be proofread by another student with good English records

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General clues

For a good writing & keeping the reader interested

1. The purpose of project must always be stated clearly, together with all the questions to be answered. 2. Every sentence is the reason why the next one is written: all sentences are connected. 3. Focus on giving a complete description or explanation of a concept. 4. Every phrase must make sense when isolated from the whole text. 5. Written new terminology must be defined right after it is cited. 6. Text must be understandable by every member of the public. 7. Never make assumptions as to what need to be defined & what’s not. 8. Every name must be spelled completely, then abbreviated afterward: Ex: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …..

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