Osborne High School Senior Project 2017- 2018
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Senior Project Research Paper Rubric
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Yes Test: You must receive all “yeses” for your paper to be scored. Any “no” will stop the process.
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BASIC REQUIREMENT
Research Review (3-5)
Critical Perspective (3-4)
Argument (2-3)
Thesis clearly stated in intro and referenced in the conclusion
Correct documentation style used in text (MLA)
Minimum 5 -8 sources
References page present and correctly formatted
Paper written in 3 rd person and present tense when applicable
Paper reviewed for plagiarism
5 – Clearly a knowledgeable, practiced, skilled pattern
4 – A knowledgeable, practiced, skilled pattern with few inconsistencies
3 – Evidence of a developing pattern
2 – Superficial, random, limited consistencies
1 – Unacceptable skill application
Content/Organization – Research Review
Skill application demonstrated use which represents . . .
Introduction engaging and clearly defines thesis
Thesis is challenging and focused
Content connected to thesis is clarifying, exploring, explaining, developing
Text Organization flows sensibly and smoothly –transition sentences
Mixture of personal voice interwoven with research (interpretation)
Conclusion thoughtful, engaging, clear, and goes beyond recap
Content/Organization – Critical Perspective
Skill application demonstrated use which represents . . .
Introduction engaging and clearly defines thesis
Thesis is challenging and focused
Content connected to thesis is clarifying, exploring, explaining, developing
Text Organization flows sensibly and smoothly –transition sentences
Mixture of personal voice interwoven with research (interpretation)
Conclusion thoughtful, engaging, clear, and goes beyond recap
Content/Organization – Argument
Skill application demonstrated use which represents . . .
Introduction engaging and clearly defines thesis
Thesis is challenging and focused
Content connected to thesis is clarifying, exploring, explaining, developing
Text Organization flows sensibly and smoothly –transition sentences
Mixture of personal voice interwoven with research (interpretation)
Conclusion thoughtful, engaging, clear, and goes beyond recap
Application of Sources
Skill application demonstrated use which represents . . .
Research information appropriately documented
Enough outside information to clearly represent a research process
Information connects to the thesis
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3
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4
3
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5
4
3
2
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/ 30
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4
3
2
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This guide has been adapted and revised from Hillgrove Senior Project Student Handbook for Osborne Cardinal Capstone Student Handbook.