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Has at least 5 pages double-spaced in 12 point, Times New Roman font. ||  Has at least 3 pages double-spaced in 12 point, Times New Roman font. ||  Has less than 3 pages double-spaced but may still be 12 point, Times New Roman font. || Has at least four citations from different genres of sources and has cited the sources according to MLA format (shows control of MLA format). ||  Has at least three citations from different genres of sources and has cited according to the MLA format. ||  Has less than three citations from different genres of sources and lacks control of MLA format. || Paper illustrates background information about the novel and knowledge about the importance of the novel in its time period and it relevance to society. ||  Paper illustrates knowledge of the background, and time period of the novel and demonstrates some knowledge of its relevance to society. ||  Paper demonstrates knowledge about the background of the novel but does not speak about the relevance to society  || Writing conventions and language contain few errors. Shows reasonable control of sentence formation. ||  Language and writing conventions are used correctly, with some occasional errors. ||  Language and writing conventions contain many errors. Lacks control of sentence formation including capitalization, punctuation and spelling. || The research paper, wiki space and presentation correlate and are conducive to the thesis, overall goal and the essential questions. ||  The research paper, wiki space and presentation show some relationship but may lack direction or complete focus. ||  The research paper, wiki space and presentation lack a focal point and are not productive to the thesis, overall goal and the essential questions. ||
 * INSTRUCTIONAL RUBRIC: **
 * Research Paper Scoring Guide **
 * Scoring Criteria ** ||
 * Exceeds Expectations (15 points) ** ||
 * Meets Expectations **
 * (10 points) ** ||
 * Does Not Meet Expectations (5 pts.) ** ||
 * Paper Format ** ||
 * Paper Format ** ||
 * Paper Format ** ||
 * MLA Format  ** ||
 * MLA Format  ** ||
 * Content **
 * (Historical analysis) ** ||
 * (Historical analysis) ** ||
 * Conventions/ **
 * Grammar ** ||
 * Grammar ** ||
 * Additional Criteria: References to Additional Reading. ** ||
 * Additional Criteria: References to Additional Reading. ** ||
 * Total Possible Points: 75 **

INSTURUCTIONAL RUBRIC:  ** ___ 3-5 pages ___ 12 pt font ___ Times New Roman font ___ Double-spaced ___ Paper gives background information on the setting and time of the novel. ___ Paper provides an explanation of the novel’s significance and importance ___ Citations done in accordance with MLA format ___ 3-4 citations from different genres of sources (i.e. one book, one internet, one from a periodical). ___ You must exhibit reasonable control over sentence structure including: run-ons, fragments, comma splices, and spelling. ____ Creation of a wiki space as a tool to show themes, research and connections made. ___ Journal of thoughts and notes taken as you are reading ___ Separate journal entry to be turned in to teacher (due on Fridays) * This could concern any new insights toward research, analytical insight or thoughts while reading.
 * Project Checklist **
 * There are four components of the project **
 *  1.    ****  Research/ Group research paper  **
 *  2.    ****  Creation of a wiki space  **
 *  3.    ****  Presentation  **
 *  4.    ****  Dialogue Journals  **
 * __ Group Research paper  __**
 * Paper basics: **
 * Contents: Historical Analysis- Paper discusses the novels place and relevance in history.  **
 * MLA Format:  **
 * Conventions: Grammar **
 * __ Presentation   __**
 * __ Dialogue journals-  __**