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Research APA Paper 
Research the approved topic. Submit one 5-8 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 12 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the thesis, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: F75BC3
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Needs Improvement

15 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

--Cited 12 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 10-12 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of thesis.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Needs Improvement

--Cited less than 10 sources
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of thesis.
--Surface research.
Content

Excellent

--Thesis interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Thesis somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Needs Improvement

--Thesis too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Bibliography

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more than three errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Four to nine errors in format or punctuation.
Needs Improvement

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Quality of Writing

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 5 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Needs Improvement

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 6 spelling errors.
--More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements



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