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Style	Explanation	Possible Points
Ideas Content Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions	Up to 5 points in each category. For more details, see 6+1 rubric on page 10.	35
Plagiarism	Any plagiarized passage and the paper receives an F.	0
MLA Format
4-6 pages in length	Three or fewer shows lack of research and paper will be returned. Eight or more shows lack of focus and paper will be returned.	5
MLA format	Follows MLA format throughout: 12 point, Times New Roman, Double-spaced, 1 inch margins, etc.	15
Quotes and parenthetical references	Correct use of long and short quotes and parenthetical references.	5
Works Cited	Meets MLA guidelines.	10
Focus & Research
Well-researched	Uses at least 4 resources (as outlined on page 4)	20
Well-developed	Sufficient concrete details and commentary. Supports thesis statement. Focuses on approved topic	10
Well-organized	Logical	5
Total		105

Melissa Freeman

Arp High School

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