Requirements for Final Draft of your research paper:
- Be sure to follow 7th edition APA format for student papers:
- Title page
- double space
- number the pages at top right
10-15 page minimum
- Times New Roman 12 point font or other acceptable font
- include “in-text” and parenthetical citations
- Make a Reference List
- Minimum of 6 – 8 credible sources
- Hanging indent
- the list should start on the top of the page with centered title “References”
- this page should be the last page of your document
- Your reference list should appear at the end of your paper. It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the body of the paper. Each source you cite in the paper must appear in your reference list; likewise, each entry in the reference list must be cited in your text.
- Your references should begin on a new page separate from the text of the essay; label this page “References” centered at the top of the page (do NOT bold, underline, or use quotation marks for the title). All text should be double-spaced just like the rest of your essay.
- You may include meaningful quotes in your paper. You have a limit of one quote per page. (Quotes can fall into your paper differently. 10-page paper can have only 10 quotes. Some may fall to the same page, but you cannot go over 10 for the entire 10-page paper.) Consult with the APA Manual to be sure to cite the author appropriately.
Peer Editing Tips:
- Be a great team member in your peer editing group. By reading through other work, you will find mistakes that are most likely in your writing too!
- Look for the following:
- Frequently used words
- No contractions
- Use formal language, not slang
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- APA format mistakes
- Citation mistakes
EDUC 410 – Research Paper Final Draft – Grading Sheet
Spring 2020
Due by 4:00 PM on November 24, 2020
Name:
Area Points Points
Possible Earned
Title and Introduction 30 ____
- Title makes sense with paper content and intro
- Hooked readers
- Provided roadmap of paper content
Body 100 ____
- Meaningful sections with headings if appropriate
- Clear content
- Free of opinion
- Accurate citing of sources within text
- Balance of paraphrasing and quoting if appropriate
Conclusion 30 ____
- Wrapped up the information with short summary
- Provided your own insight (acceptable in this section)
- Left readers with something to consider
Bibliography 20 ____
- Followed 7th Edition APA format
- 6 – 8 sources
Overall Quality 50 ____
- Polished
- 10-16 pages
- FREE OF:
- Grammatical errors
- Spelling errors
- Punctuation problems
- Awkward sentences
- Informal voice
Submitted on or before deadline 20 ____
Final Score for Paper _____/250
Comments: