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PHTE 255 Research Paper 
Human-Animal Bond Research Paper
For this research paper, you will choose a topic within the assigned, or instructor approved, topics and write an APA-style research paper. Your paper MUST be AT LEAST 5-10 pages in length, double-spaced, with 12-point font. In addition, you MUST use and reference AT LEAST 5 sources of credible information in your paper.
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Subject: Pharmacy  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric PHTE 255 Research Paper
  Partial Understanding

5 pts

Acceptable

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Commendable

20 pts

Paper Requirements

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Partial Understanding

* Format does not meet APA 7th ed. criteria.

* Many errors (3+)

*The paper is less than 4 pages in length, not including the cover page and reference sheet.
Acceptable

*Format partially meets APA 7th ed. criteria.

* Few errors. (2-3)

*The paper is 4 pages in length, not including the cover page and reference sheet.
Good

* Format appropriate to meet APA 7th ed. criteria.

* No more than1 error

*The paper is 5 pages in length, not including the cover page and reference sheet.
Commendable

*Format appropriate to meet APA 7th ed. criteria.

* No errors

*The paper is 6-10 pages in length, not including the cover page and reference sheet.
Quality of research

Partial Understanding

* Less than 3 sources cited

* Source reliability questionable.

* Little information relevant to topic

*Minimal research.
Acceptable

* Failed to cite at least 4 sources

* Source reliability questionable.

* Some information relevant to topic.

* Information provided to support topic.

* Surface research.
Good

* Cited 5 sources

* Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.

* Most information relevant to topic.

* Research of sufficient depth.
Commendable

* Cited more than 5 sources

* Sources reliable and properly cited.

* All information relevant to topic.

* Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content

Partial Understanding

* Topic unclear or non-existent.

* Or, support for topic insufficient

* Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Acceptable

* Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.

* Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Good

* Topic stated clearly.

* Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.

* Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Commendable

* Topic clear.

* Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.

* Writer involved with subject.

*Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Reference Page

Partial Understanding

* Sources not properly cited in both paper and reference sheet (APA 7th ed.).

* Many errors in format or punctuation.

* OR no reference sheet.
Acceptable

* Not all sources properly cited in both paper and reference sheet (APA 7th ed.).

* Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Good

* All sources properly cited in both paper and reference sheet (APA 7th ed.)

* Few errors in format or punctuation.
Commendable

* All sources properly cited in both paper and reference sheet (APA 7th ed)

* Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

Partial Understanding

* Grammar inconsistent and/or inappropriate.

* Ineffective word choice.

*Spelling errors.

*Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.

* Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Acceptable

* Grammar somewhat consistent and appropriate.

* Correct word choice.

*Few spelling errors.

* Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.

* Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

* Grammar mostly consistent and appropriate.

* Fairly effective word choice.

*No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.

*Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.

* No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Commendable

* Grammar consistent and appropriate voice.

* Sophisticated and precise word choice.

*No spelling errors.

*No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.

* No punctuation or capitalization errors.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing and quality of research



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