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| Only .docx. .doc, and .pdf file extensions will be accepted. This is for your research outline, which should show your individual research on your dance form, and include a thesis, 1.5-2 pg single spaced research outline, conclusion paragraph, and bibliography (including any videos used). Due end of day, day of presentation. | |
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Rubric Name: Chapter Research Written Project: Research outline with thesis, conclusion and bibliography
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| Criteria | Excellent | Good | Needs Work | Major issues / Does not complete assignment | Criterion Score |
| Assignment is timely and complete, including a Thesis, 2-page single-spaced full-sentence research outline with in-text citations, a critical concluding paragraph and a complete bibliography including sample video, using MLA format. | 1 point | 0.75 points | 0.5 points | 0 points | Score of Assignment is timely and complete, including a Thesis, 2-page single-spaced full-sentence research outline with in-text citations, a critical concluding paragraph and a complete bibliography including sample video, using MLA format., / 1 |
| Organization and content are logical and academic. Includes required areas of research. Research is clearly labeled and attributed to each source with in-text citations. | 4.5 points | 3.75 points | 2 points | 0 points | Score of Organization and content are logical and academic. Includes required areas of research. Research is clearly labeled and attributed to each source with in-text citations., / 4.5 |
| Thesis is clear and strong with obvious indication of the content of the outline and a critical approach. | 1 point | 0.75 points | 0.5 points | 0 points | Score of Thesis is clear and strong with obvious indication of the content of the outline and a critical approach., / 1 |
| Critical Conclusion paragraph is well-written and critical (not summary). | 1 point | 0.75 points | 0.5 points | 0 points | Score of Critical Conclusion paragraph is well-written and critical (not summary)., / 1 |
| In-Text citations are properly used, not just for direct quotations, but for all information from other sources. | 1 point | 0.75 points | 0.5 points | 0 points | Score of In-Text citations are properly used, not just for direct quotations, but for all information from other sources., / 1 |
| Bibliography includes minimum number of academic sources; all sources are hyperlinked; all sources included (videos, etc); academic sources are highlighted; bibliography is formatted in MLA8 style. | 1.5 points | 1 point | 0.75 points | 0 points | Score of Bibliography includes minimum number of academic sources; all sources are hyperlinked; all sources included (videos, etc); academic sources are highlighted; bibliography is formatted in MLA8 style., / 1.5 |
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Score of Chapter Research Written Project: Research outline with thesis, conclusion and bibliography,
/ 10
Overall Score
Excellent
8.5 points minimum
Good
7 points minimum
Minimal/Needs work
6 points minimum
Does not meet required standards
5 points minimum