Research Paper Rubric
CATEGORY | 5 |
Organization | Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings specifying the sections of the paper. |
Paragraph Construction | All paragraphs include an introductory sentence, explanations or details, and a concluding sentence. |
Mechanics | No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. |
Citations & Reference Page | All sources are accurately cited using APA format both in the text of the paper and on the Reference page. |
Sources | Student used at least three sources, and sources are clearly identifiable. |
Information Literacy
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The types of sources selected are relevant; they relate to the topic or concepts of focus or thoroughly answer questions related to the topic discussed. The student selected a variety of sources appropriate to the topic. |
Formatting
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No APA errors are seen with page formatting, and an APA-style title page is present. Paper is written in a scholarly style. |
Amount of Information | Paper is at least 1500 words. |
Content: Summary and Review of Chosen Topic
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The student provides a well-written, very comprehensive summary and review of the selected topic. At least five aspects of the topic are adequately described (i.e., definition of topic, history of topic, opposing views of topic, treatment, prominent researchers, implications for the future, etc.). |
Content: Evidence of Critical Thinking
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The student provides much evidence of critical thinking in his/her paper. In other words, issues or problems regarding the topic are considered critically and clarified so that the reader has a complete understanding of the issues/problems presented. Also, information is taken from sources with enough interpretation and evaluation to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Finally, others’ points of view are acknowledged and explored within the paper. |
Description
APA 7th edition well-written, very comprehensive summary and review of the topic. At least 5 aspects of the topic must be adequately described. At least 3 sources I will attach the rubric with further specifications for the assignment