Prompt: Choose something you are passionate about that you feel is misunderstood and develop a research question that will help explain what it is and why it matters. Remember not to be too broad (Focus your idea in a certain direction or viewpoint) or too specific (come at your topic from multiple angles and explain it fully). Fully explain your concept in an unbiased way with supporting research from at least 4 sources including at least one academic database. . You are responsible for an essay discussing your research answer (over4 pages). Please craft this essay in proper MLA format including the Works Cited page.
Project Essay RUBRIC | Student Name: ___________
Composition: (40 Points) ______
Essay is set up with a clear thesis demonstrating what the topic is and how it will be explored.
Essay is structured with an effective Introduction and Conclusion setting up the topic and analyzing the significance.
Essay is well organized and is led by the PIE method (Clear points, relevant illustrations, and explanations that help make the chosen concept more understandable and explores the “So What” nature of each aspect of the topic).
Essay uses a mix of appropriate explanatory strategies to more fully discuss chosen topic including but not limited to: Exemplification, Defining, Classification, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect.
Essay is clear and easy to understand. Ideas are connected through forecasting, transitions, and organizational division.
Research and Reading (25 Points) ______
Student meets minimum source requirements (Type and Number)
Sources are academic and relevant
Works Cited page is set up correctly
In Text Citations are included for every piece of outside information (Quotes, Paraphrases, and Summaries) and use correct MLA formatting.
Research is properly introduced (establish credibility of source) and integrated smoothly into the argument
Research chosen strengthens overall argument and has sufficient analysis attached to it connecting the information to the current Point, the Thesis, and the overall “So What?” of the paper.
Correctness (10 Points) ______
Work is free of grammatical and spelling
Tone is appropriate for college level assignment
Writing is clear and unencumbered by issues of language or citation
Paper is organized by MLA guidelines
Full length and proper MLA formatting is needed for a passing grade (C or higher)
Total (75 Pts): _____
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