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Research APA Paper
Research APA Paper
Research the approved Contemporary Issues topic. Submit an essay that is at least two pages in length and clearly explains issue as well as solution. 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:
VXXWCW8
By
tas1013
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Subject:
Social Sciences
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Research Paper
Excellent
25 pts
Good
20 pts
Needs Improvement
15 pts
Quality of research
Excellent
--Cited 3 or more sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good
--Cited 3 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of thesis.<BR>
--Research of sufficient depth.
Needs Improvement
--Cited less than 3 sources <BR>
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of thesis.<BR>
--Surface research.
Content of Issue
Excellent
--Explanation is clear, interesting and well developed.<BR>
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good
--Thesis somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper.<BR>
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--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.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Solution
Excellent
--Solution is well explained
--It is creative
--It is a possible solution
Good
--There is a solution, but it may not be entirely clear
--needed more explanation
Needs Improvement
--No solution or too unclear to interpret.
Bibliography
Excellent
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- No more than three errors in format or punctuation.
--Sources met all stipulations for required types
Good
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- Four to nine errors in format or punctuation.
--two out of three requirements of sources were met
Needs Improvement
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
-- 1 requirement was met.
Quality of Writing
Excellent
--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No more than 5 spelling errors.<BR>
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Needs Improvement
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 6 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Keywords:
Research paper
Subjects:
English
Psychology
Social Sciences
Education
Types:
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