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Research Paper 
APA College Research Paper
Submit one 5-6 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a bibliography and abstract citing at least 5 resources used researching the 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: X86486
By crawford64
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Subject: Business  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Needs Improvement

15 pts

Unsatisfactory

5 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

--Cited 5 or more sources (including 2 or more interviews)
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information included
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 5 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. (At least 2 interviews) Citation errors minor.
--Most information included
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Needs Improvement

-- Cited 3-5 sources
--Source reliablility questionable.
-Information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
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
--Surface research.
Content

Excellent

--Topic includes all aspects of the project, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Contains clear and concise abstract, subtitles, and resources page
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--5 or more in text citations are used to support the thesis.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--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 then 5 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 2-3 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
--Support for thesis insufficient.
--No organization, transitions, introduction, and no conclusion
Grammar and Mechanics

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 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Needs Improvement

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Attepmted to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Unsatisfactory

-- Voice inconsistent and inappropriate.
-- Incorrect word choices.
--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 and bibliography.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Very few errors in format or punctuation.
Needs Improvement

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Errors in format or punctuation do not compromise the ideas of the paper.
Unsatisfactory

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Errors in format or punctuation make ideas unclear.






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