Independent Research Report
Rubric for deadlines
Final Due _______________
Dates Due: Items Due:
Topic and 3 questions written out.
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All resources found to support topic
and questions.
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All notes completed.
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Outline completed for the report with
Roman Numerals.
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Rough Draft - Skip lines and do not
write on back side of paper.
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Rough Draft with revising in red and
editing in black.
Revising - taking words out, adding words in, changing words around
(Use Thesaurus to find a smarter word for two words in your rough draft - include
page numbers for original word and new word.)
Editing - spelling, grammar, punctuation
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Final Report
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Independent Research Project
1. Paragraph 1 is an INTRODUCTION.
Topic sentence that introduces the topic.
Includes the leading questions.
Interests other students so they will want to read your paper.
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2. Paragraph 2 is about your first leading question.
Topic sentence introduces the question or topic.
There are 5 or more strong sentences with details.
Details support the question with information such as facts, examples, and explanations.
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3. Paragraph 3 is about your second leading question.
Topic sentence introduces the question or topic.
There are 5 or more strong sentences with details.
Details support the question with information such as facts, examples, and explanations.
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4. Paragraph 4 is about your third leading question.
Topic sentence introduces the question or topic.
There are 5 or more strong sentences with details.
Details support the question with information such as facts, examples, and explanations.
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5. Paragraph 5 is a CONCLUSION.
Include your opinion about the topic or a connection.
End your paper with 1 sentence that summarizes your information on your topic.
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6. Excellent 5th grade writing should include:
correct spelling/punctuation
correct grammar
complex and compound sentences
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