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Module 5

Research Paper Part I

Required Elements:

· An outline with the following sections:

· An introduction with a thesis statement;

· 3-5 main points; and a

· Conclusion.

· Add notes to the outline;

· Create a Reference Page with at least 5 references.

Develops a clear, thorough, and well supported outline for a research paper that includes all required elements. References include more than 5 sources and are cited in appropriate APA format.

Develops a clear, thorough, and well supported outline for a research paper that includes all required elements. References include 5 sources and most are cited in appropriate APA format.

Develops an outline for a research paper that includes most but not all required elements. References include less than 5 sources and may not use APA.

Does not include an outline for a research paper or it is illogical.

Module 6

Research Paper, Part 2

First Draft

Required Elements

· Introduction

· Thesis

· 3 – 5 Main points

· Conclusion

Completes a clear draft of the research paper that is at least 1800 words, uses appropriate APA format, and includes all required elements.

Completes a draft of the research paper that is 1800 words, mostly uses appropriate APA format although it may need editing, and includes all required elements.

Completes a draft of the research paper that is between 1200 and 1800 words, does not use appropriate APA format, and includes some but not all required elements.

Does not include a first draft of the research paper or it is less than 1200 words, or is illogical.

Module 7

Research Paper, Part 3

Completes a well developed final research paper that is at least 1800 words, demonstrates that all suggested edits from the first draft have been addressed, uses appropriate APA formatting and appropriate grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Demonstrates use of complex sentence structure and strong support of the thesis statement.

Completes a well developed final research paper that is at least 1800 words, demonstrates that all suggested edits from the first draft have been addressed, uses appropriate APA formatting and appropriate grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

Completes a well developed final research paper that is between 1200 and 1800 words, demonstrates that some of the suggested edits from the first draft have been addressed, may not use appropriate APA formatting and has some inappropriate grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

Does not complete the research paper or it is shorter than 1200 words, or is illogical.