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APA High School Research Paper 
APA College Research Paper
Research a genetics issue of your choice using primary sources only. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include APA referencing format and abstract citing at least 5 resources used researching this paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: FX2X64C
By awilkirson
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Needs Improvement

15 pts

Unsatisfactory

5 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

Cited 7or more sources.
Sources reliable and properly cited.
Ideas well organized and logically presented.All information included.
Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Research in-depth, revealing new insights gained.
Good

Cited 5 sources -Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
Adequate discussion of ideas included
Sufficient information provided
Clear organization of main points and ideas.
Needs Improvement

Cited 3-4 sources
Source reliability questionable.
Information does interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
Some information relevant to thesis.
Information provided to support some elements of topic. Discussion not thorough, lack detail.
Unsatisfactory

Failed to cite even 3 sources.
Sources unreliable.
Information interferes with ability of reader to understand paper.
Irrelevant to thesis.
Information does not support the topic.
Content

Excellent

Research Topic includes all aspects of the project, appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research. Content relevant to purpose of paper
Contains clear and concise abstract, subtitles, and resources page
Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
7 or more in text citations are used to support the thesis.
Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

Topic includes most aspects of the project, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
Contains somewhat clear and concise abstract, subtitles, and resources page.
Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Less than 6 in text citations are used to support the thesis.
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Needs Improvement

Topic includes some aspects of the project, of semi appropriate breadth for length of paper & a topic is partially clear.
Only 4 in text citations used to support thesis
Missing abstract, but includes subtitles, and resources. Page Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Unsatisfactory

Topic unclear and includes no aspects of the project, of inappropriate breadth for length of paper.
Missing abstract, subtitles, and resources page.No organization, transitions,introduction, and poor conclusion.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

Consistent and appropriate writing style, there are no grammatical errors, there are no spelling errors. Appropriate punctuation used.
Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

Fewer than 2 punctuation, or capitalization error
Adequate sentence structure.Met most style and min/max page requirements
Needs Improvement

Poor sentence structure and transitions, in grammar, punctuation and spelling. capitalization errors.
Attempted to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Unsatisfactory

Topic inconsistent and inappropriate.
More than 5 spelling errors.
More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Does not meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Bibliography/ Resources

Excellent

All sources properly cited in both paper. References used appropriately in paper, no errors in references, correct use of APA style references
Good

All sources properly cited in both paper and references .References used appropriately but limited.
Very few errors in format or punctuation.
Needs Improvement

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references. Errors in format or punctuation compromises the ideas of the paper.
Unsatisfactory

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references.
Errors in reference, errors in APA style for reference.
format or punctuation make ideas unclear.
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