6+1 Trait Writing Model : Research Reports - Organization and Ideas

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Introduction (Organization)

4 Exceeds
The introduction is inviting and states the main topic. It starts with an interesting fact, a surprising idea, or a question.

3 Meets
The introduction clearly states the main topic. It also starts with an interesting fact, a surprising idea, or a question, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately. The middle of the report has three paragraphs. Each one shares main idea along with three supporting details and facts. The conclusion is recognizable and sums up almost all the loose ends.

2 Developin g
The introduction states the main topic, but does not start with an interesting fact, a surprising idea, or a question nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. Most supportive facts are reported accurately. Main idea is somewhat clear in each paragraph and there is a need for more supporting information. The conclusion is recognizable, but does not sum up information.

1 Emerging
There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.

Accuracy of Facts

All supportive facts are reported accurately. The middle of the report has three paragraphs. Each one shares a main idea along with more than three details and facts. The conclusion sums up information, adds interesting details, or leaves the reader with something to think about. No errors can be found. The writing follows the basic rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Main Idea and Details

NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported. The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

Conclusion (Organization)

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.

Publishing

Two - Three errors can be found. The writing follows most basic rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly.

Sources (Content)

All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.

Four Five errors can be found. The writing seldom follows the basic rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.

Many errors can be found. The writing does not follow the basic rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly.