1. Humanities 10<br />Research Project Final Rubric<br />9-10Your thorough, thoughtful work for the category demonstrates deep understanding of your topic.7-8Your strong effort & careful preparation in the category shows satisfactory understanding of your topic.5-6The quality of your work in the category barely meets expectations & shows little understanding of your topic. Some aspects of assignment not fully addressed (like how your topic relates back to the specific MDG you chose.) Shows basic knowledge of facts & concepts. Directions not fully followed. 0-1Work in the category is incomplete and deficient in several respects and shows inconsistent preparation, inadequate conceptual understanding or little or no effort or interest.<br />CATEGORIES<br />A. The Paper (85%)<br />Thesis statement—The thesis statement is clear, arguable, and provable.109876510Content—The paper contains sufficient information to indicate an in-depth examination of the topic and support for the thesis statement.15131197510Order—Topics are arranged in a logical order, with a clear flow of information.109876510Thesis support—Your paper, through its structure and language, creates clear connections between the information and the thesis, thereby proving the thesis. (paragraph main ideas)15131197510Clarity of language—Correct use of vocabulary, clear style, flows well, consistent verb tense, etc.109876510Proofreading—Paper is thoroughly edited for grammar, spelling, and mechanics.109876510List of 3-5 Recommendations for General Assembly—should be based on your findings and realistic109876510<br />A. Paper Total: ____/80 x .85 = ______<br />B. In-text Citation and Works Cited (15%)<br />MLA Format: In-text citation—Protocol is used correctly, including location, order, punctuation, and correct information.109876510MLA Format: Works cited—Protocol is used correctly (order, punctuation, and completeness)109876510Sources—Use of sufficient, reliable, and diverse sources is indicated (sources must be from the internet database. Websites used with my permission must have a website evaluation).. 109876510Please ask if you do not understand a portion of the rubric.<br />B. Citations Total: ____/30 x .15 = ______<br />Overall Total: A _____ + B ____ = _____<br />C. The Basics—Formatting, etc. (Up to 10 points may be lost in this area)<br />Paper Format—12 point font, Times New Roman,1” margins, header, title, pagination, quotations, etc.Project elements—All elements of the project are turned in, bound together securely, in correct order.<br />final draftworks citedpeer editing worksheetrough draft25 notecardsIn this order<br />Final Project Grade: _______________<br />