Purpose

• is clear (10) points
• supported by details (10)

Organization

Introduction (5)

• grabs the reader's attention
• states the purpose, if nonfiction

Body (5)

• presents topics in order that makes sense

Conclusion (5)

• ties everything together with impact

Information in the Final Product

• can be found in your notes (10)
• answers your research questions (10)
• in quoted using quotation marks and source is identified (10)

Writing Style

• must be readable by someone reading at no higher than fifth grade level (meaning no words you need a dictionary to understand) (5)
• would be interesting to someone with no prior knowledge of or interest in the topic (5)

Mechanics

• accuracy (5)
• spelling (5)
• grammar (5)
• punctuation (5)
• capitalization (5)

Adapted from: Rankin, Virginia. "Get Smart." School Library Journal August, 1996 : 22-27. MAS. EBSCOhost. 24 July 2002 <http://ehostvgw10.epnet.com/ehost.asp?>

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