Research Paper

1. Format—

one-inch margins, all in Times New Roman, font size 12, smart quotes not straight quotes, no bold, no underline, no extra space between paragraphs, title centered, proper title capitalization, NO ALL CAPS, no skipping spaces, running head with a space between last name and page number, cover page OR header (with name, instructor’s name, class name and section, assignment name and draft number, date in MLA format), MLA 2009 Works Cited page that is error-free, including running head and page number

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2. Structure—

Newest draft of 5-7 pages with substantial revisions on top, the newest Works Cited page, interview questions with informational paragraph at the top, (no answers on questions), no handwriting anywhere. Followed by instructor’s color-coded edits, any drafts from writing centers, multiple drafts with peer names written on top of first page, completed peer review forms, completed MLA checklist with peer names, thesis statement drafts, Annotated Bibliography and Prelim. Topic, drafts of the outline, any pre-writing. All in proper order, all stapled together with this rubric (with top section filled by student) clipped on top with a proper size binder clip, not a paper clip.

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3. Quotes, paraphrases, and summaries—

In-text citations— Content and correctly done, including proper placement of punctuation/parentheses/quotation marks

Mixture of quotes, paraphrases, and summaries

Uses 4-8 different templates for integrating quotes

Quotes used for unique phrases—not statistics or facts/information that should be paraphrased

P.I.E.—point, illustration, explanation

S.P.—signal phrases that adequately address author/ity and necessary information

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4. One block quote only and properly formatted

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5. Paragraphs—

not too long, but in digestible chunks of 1 main point each

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6. Subculture requirements— Does this paper adequately address:

Who/What are they?

Background/History?

Core beliefs/Practices?

What do they do together?

How do others view them?

Current issues that affect/impact them?

How do social media and media come into play with this subculture?

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7. Do framing elements focus the document clearly on analysis of a subculture?

· Introduction provokes thought and forecasts the essay’s analytical structure

· Thesis directs the paper and indicates the current issues

· Concluding paragraph neither advocates nor criticizes the subculture, but restates the subculture in a fresh, impartial manner

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8. Is the subculture adequately described and analyzed?

· At least 3 scholarly/academic and 2/more reliable popular sources are cited at least once each in the whole essay to provide authoritative, educated opinions, and/or statistics on the subculture

· Source citations are skillfully integrated into the writer’s own sentence with signal phrases (whether summary, paraphrase, or quote), rather than standing on their own (I.Q.)

· Definition thoroughly explains the subculture, including jargon and rituals

· Cause and effect establishes the factors of the subculture’s origins as well as the impact of their interests and rituals on their lives without being judgmental

· To support the assertion in topic sentences, each paragraph uses facts, vivid illustrations or experiences, and authoritative sources, including a personal interview.

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9. Grammar, sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary, verb tenses…..

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