Feeling paranoid about meeting professor tomorrow to talk about the final draft. Hoping that I meet all the requirements. I know i missed one assignment and for one of the other assignment I did get get a low grade but at that point I was at a B+. So keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that my grade doesn't go any lower than a B+. But i am still aiming for a higher grade. so far i had a great semester at last i learned how to write a research paper.

Final Research Essay GRADING RUBRIC!

Category	Exceeds Standard   (9-10)	Meets Standard (7-8)	Nearly Meets Standard (5-6)	Does Not Meet Standard (2-4)	No Evidence (0-2)
Cover Page {10 points}	Title Your Name, Teacher’s Name, Course Name, Date, Neatly finished- no errors	Evidence of four	Evidence of three	Evidence of 2 or less	Absent
Introduction      (Thesis Statement) {10 points}	Uses an engaging lead-in while it clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging and thought provoking. Previews structure of the paper.	Uses a lead-in that is vague or overly used. Clearly states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence and previews structure of the paper.	Uses no lead-in ‘device’ States the paper’s purpose in a single sentence   Previews structure of the paper.	Incomplete and/or unfocused thesis statement and does not preview structure of the paper.	Absent, no evidence
Organization- Structural Development of Idea {15 points}	In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper. The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.	In-depth discussion & elaboration in most sections of the paper. The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.	The writer has omitted pertinent content or content runs-on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively. The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.	Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections. The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course.	Hasn’t written enough for grading
Cohesiveness {15 points}	Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.	For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.	Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow - disjointedness is apparent. Author's writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.	Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationships	No evidence of work
Language I (Mechanics) {10 points}	No spelling &/or grammar mistakes.	Minimal spelling &/or grammar mistakes.	Noticeable spelling & grammar mistakes.	Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes.	No evidence of work
Language II (Usage/Style) {10 points}	In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the writer’s decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and content made reading a pleasurable experience. Writing could be used as a model of how to fulfill the assignment	The writer has made good decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content achieve the purpose well. Writing follows all requirements for the assignment.	The writer’s decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and/or content sometimes interfere with clear, effective communication. The purpose of the writing is not fully achieved. All requirements of the assignment may not be fulfilled.	The writer’s decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and/or content interfere with communication. The purpose of the writing is not achieved. Requirements of the assignment have not been fulfilled.	No evidence of work
Quantity/ Quality {10 points}	7 or 8 pages depending on topic while not repeating information	6 or 7 pages depending on topic	5 or 6 pages depending on topic	4 or 5 pages depending on topic	3 or 4 pages depending on topic
MLA Format {10 points}	Uses 7 reliable sources that present a variety Uses MLA style (formatting for paper and in-text & citations) completely with minimal to no errors	Uses 7 reliable sources that present no variety Uses MLA style with some errors	Uses 6 reliable sources that present no variety Uses MLA style with many errors	Uses 5 reliable sources that present no variety Uses MLA style with mostly errors	Uses 0-4 sources, no variety, no MLA style
Conclusion {10 points}	Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis statement. Insightful discussion of impact of the researched material on topic.	Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis statement. Discusses impact of researched material on topic.	Review of key conclusions. Some integration with thesis statement. Discusses impact of researched material on topic.	Does not summarize evidence with respect to thesis statement. Does not discuss the impact of researched material on topic.	No evidence of conclusion