Interactions and Interdependence Comparative Research: Social Studies
Rubric
Name:_________________________
Category
Content
Comparing and
Contrasting
Mechanics
4
Indicator Focus
Question
was achieved
beyond
expectations and
includes
references in
MLA style
(explained
below).
4
Content from
each country was
carefully selected
and was
compared and
contrasted
extremely well.
4
Grammar,
spelling, and
word choice were
above and
beyond
expectations. (no
errors)
Number:_____
Mark:_______
3
Indicator Focus
Question
was achieved
and includes
references in
MLA style
(explained
below).
2
Indicator Focus
Question
was somewhat
achieved but
presentation did
not have enough
information and
references may
not be included.
1
Indicator Focus
Question
was not
achieved and
references were
not included.
3
Comparing and
contrasting of
content met
expectations.
2
Some
information was
included that
was not
compared and
contrasted.
1
Very little or no
comparing and
contrasting was
included.
3
Grammar,
spelling, and
word choice met
expectations.
(1-2 errors)
2
Grammar,
spelling, and
word choice
were sometimes
meeting
expectations
(3-4 errors)
1
Grammar,
spelling, and
word choice did
not meet
Expectations
(more than 4
errors)
Comments:_______________________________________________________
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A. Bibliography Example
Bibliography
Books
Okuda, Michael, and Denise Okuda. Star Trek Chronology: The History of the Future. New York,
New York: Pocket Books, 1993.
Okuda, Michael, and Denise Okuda. (author’s last name first, if there is more authors, you do not write the
2nd, 3rd etc. authors last names first. End the authors with a period) Star Trek Chronology: The History of
the Future. (The title is underlined and ends in a period) New York, New York: (The city where the book was
published followed by the province or state then type in a colon) Pocket Books,(The name of the publisher
followed by a comma) 1993. (The year the book was published followed by a period)
Websites
Lynch, Tim. "DSN Trials and Tribble-ations Review." Psi Phi: Bradley's Science Fiction Club. 1996.
Bradley University. 8 Oct. 1997 <http://www.bradley.edu/campusorg/psiphi/DS9/ep/503r.html>.
Encyclopedia Articles
Sturgeon, Theodore. "Science Fiction." The Encyclopedia Americana. Saskatoon, SK: International
ed., 1995.
B. Cover page – Include a cover page with the following (see example below):
Near top
-Title that gives a good idea what your paper is about (i.e. Cultural Diversity in Brazil in Canada)
Near bottom
-Your Name, Number, Grade, Date Due, Date handed in, Teacher
Cultural Diversity in Brazil in Canada
Name: John Smith
Number: 28
Grade: 7
Date Due: January 76, 2097
Date handed in: December 35, 2098
Teacher: Captain Wagner
Other reminders
All pages must be neatly stapled together. Only use one staple and put it in the top left corner of
the page.
It is required that the report is typed. It must be: double spaced, printed in black ink, left justified,
Times New Roman size 12 font, lower case unless upper case is required.
******Make sure that you complete a rough and good copy. Your work must be proofread by at
least one adult.***** The rough draft must be handed in. It can be stapled to the back of your
report. Please get adults to proofread in blue ink and students in red ink. If you use different
colours please specify on top of the rough draft. Always proofread before you get an adult to. Also
write the name of the person or people who proofread your report at the top of the page.