Kite Runner Research Paper Rubric
A
B
C
Introduction
(Organization)
The introduction is
inviting, states the main
topic and previews the
structure of the paper.
The introduction clearly
states the main topic and
previews the structure of
the paper, but is not
particularly inviting to the
reader.
The introduction states There is no clear introduction of the main topic or
the main topic, but
structure of the paper.
does not adequately
preview the structure of Comment:
the paper nor is it
particularly inviting to
the reader.
Sequencing, Syntax
(Organization)
Details are placed in a
logical order and the
way they are presented
effectively keeps the
interest of the reader.
Details are placed in a
logical order, but the way
in which they are
presented/introduced
sometimes makes the
writing less interesting.
Some details are not in Many details are not in a logical or expected
a logical or expected
order. There is little sense that the writing is
order, and this distracts organized.
the reader.
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Accuracy of Facts
(Content)
All supportive facts are Almost all supportive
reported accurately.
facts are reported
accurately.
CATEGORY
Most supportive facts
are reported
accurately.
Redo/Correct
NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately
reported.
Comment:
Diction, Voice
(Word Choice)
Sources (Content)
A variety of thoughtful
words, images, and
literary devices are
used. They clearly
enhance the subject
and make the paper
more interesting.
Words, images, and
literary devices are used.
They enhance the
subject but may be
cliché or lack creativity
and/or variety.
Words, images, and
literary devices are
used but are cliché or
lack creativity and/or
variety.
More effort is needed for words, images, and
literary devices to be effective.
All sources used for
quotes and facts are
credible and cited
correctly.
All sources used for
quotes and facts are
credible and most are
cited correctly.
Most sources used for
quotes and facts are
credible and cited
correctly.
Many sources used for quotes and facts are less
than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited
correctly.
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Grammar & Spelling
(Conventions)
Capitalization &
Punctuation
(Conventions)
Conclusion
(Organization)
Writer makes no errors
in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader
from the content.
Writer makes 1-2 errors
in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader
from the content.
Writer makes 3-4
errors in grammar or
spelling that distract
the reader from the
content.
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes no errors
in capitalization or
punctuation, so the
paper is exceptionally
easy to read.
Writer makes 1 or 2
errors in capitalization or
punctuation, but the
paper is still easy to
read.
Writer makes a few
errors in capitalization
and/or punctuation that
catch the reader's
attention and interrupt
the flow.
Writer makes several errors in capitalization
and/or punctuation that catch the reader's
attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
The conclusion is
strong and leaves the
reader with a feeling
that they understand
what the writer is
"getting at."
The conclusion is
recognizable and ties up
almost all the loose
ends.
The conclusion is
There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
recognizable, but does
not tie up several loose Comment:
ends.
Comment:
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Kite Runner Research Paper
For this research paper, you will be choosing a topic from the list provided below,
and writing a research paper on the topic you choose. It is imperative that you
understand how to research and how to represent your findings in a paper before
you are unleashed on the world at large.
Kite Runner Research Topics
Social Classes and Honor (no mixing with other classes)
Sexual assault
Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
General Overview of Afghanistan
War on Terror – Helping or interfering?
The Educational System of Afghanistan (1970s & Now)
Mazari- Sharif
The Unstable History of Afghanistan
The Muslim Religion Overview
Ethnic Cleansing
The Taliban and Al-Qaeda
Genocide
Terrorism
Immigration/ Refugees
Human rights violations- How is justice provided?
Children soldiers
Child Abandonment
Human trafficking
Shi a Muslims and their beliefs vs Sunni Muslims and
their beliefs
Torture/ public execution
Corruption in 3rd World Governments
If you would like to write about a related topic that is not included in the above list, please get it
approved. You are not limited solely to this list- but you must get approval.
Requirements in addition to the rubric:
1) Your paper must be turned in by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29th. All papers submitted after
the due date will only be eligible to receive partial credit.
2) Your research paper must include a works cited paper in MLA format.
3) You must use a minimum of 3 reliable sources for this paper.
It says requirements for a reason folks. If any of the above are not followed, your paper will not be
accepted until these requirements are fulfilled, and you will only be able to receive partial credit for
your paper.