I.M.S. Earth & Space Science
Pennsylvania Geology Research Writing- Scoring Guideline

• Focus                                  1 – 2 – 3 – 4

      Single specific topic (Geology of Pa), awareness of task

• Content                              1 – 2 – 3 – 4     

     Relevant examples (3+), well-chosen supporting details

• Organization                      1 – 2 – 3 – 4

     Logical order & use of transitions which develop and support the topic

• Style                                  1 – 2 – 3 – 4

     Sentence style & structure (sophistication) that create effective tone

• Conventions                       1 – 2 – 3 – 4

     Grammar, mechanics, spelling

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• Title Page                          1 – 2 – 3 – 4

  Title & Heading

• Works Cited / Bibliography Page       1 – 2 – 3 - 4

  Three or more sources; correct annotation (Internet sites)

• Typed (double-spaced)                       1 – 2       

                                                Total     _________/30

     Your grade is _________%          Grade________