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Research Project
Page 256: Question 1:
• You will complete a “T”
chart
• Write a paragraph
comparing the effects
of expanding
globalization on your
life with its effects on
the life of a Kenyan
teenager.
Page 257: Question 5:
• Read the question
carefully.
• You will submit a six
paragraph essay,
written in your own
words, that includes an
introduction,
conclusion, and your
response to each of the
four bulleted questions.
Rubric
Assessment
Your paper will be graded on thought and detail as well as the following:
Plagiarism
Is the direct copying of another person’s work, word for word; or the indirect copying of another
person’s work: changing words, rewording portions etc. but maintaining the original author’s ideas.
Plagiarism will result in redoing the assignment after school under the supervision of the teacher.
Failure to do so will result in a zero mark on the assignment. Computer privileges in the class may be withdrawn.
Content
Organization
Sentence Structure
Vocabulary
Conventions
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Explores the topic
Establishes a purpose
Presents ideas
Supports the response
Considers the reader
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Focus
Coherent order
Connections between
events and/or details
closure
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sentence structure is
controlled
sentence type and
sentence length are
effective an varied
sentence beginnings are
varied
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accuracy of the words
and expression
effectiveness of the
words and expressions
appropriateness and
effectiveness of he
voice/tone created
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mechanics (spelling,
punctuation,
capitalization)
usage: subject/verb
agreement
clarity and flow
Research Project
• On a final note: This is
an individual project. If
you’re not using your
time productively you’ll
be pulled out of the lab
to finish this assignment
in the office.
• This is due on Friday –
no extensions!