The Future of Labor Relations in a Changing Economy
Research Paper Guidelines & Rubric
Guidelines for Submission:
Students will complete a Course Project in this class. It is worth 25% of your final grade and is a research project. Students will prepare a written report in APA format on a topic provided or approved by the instructor. The research must deal with content from the course. You must include at least 6 concepts/principles/key terms from the textbook. Identify each with bold font. If approval is required, you must turn in your proposed topic for your instructor's approval before you begin writing. Writing on an unapproved topic will result in a zero for this project.
Your course project is a RESEARCH project and not based on your opinion. The following link is great about how to write a research paper: How Do You Write a Good Research Paper1. That said, a few tips: Do not use "I" in a research paper. Your paper is about your research, not you. Do not state opinions or try to "fix" something. Simply, tell the reader what the research says, and answer the question "So what?"--what conclusion should your audience draw, based on your research?
Length: 5 -7 full pages (title page, abstract (if provided), reference page, graphs, etc. do not count towards page count)
Sources: Six (6) academic/peer reviewed/primary resources.
APA Guidelines:
All papers must be in proper APA format which includes at least the following:
· A properly formatted title page that is doubled-spaced and includes your name, title of paper, and School’s name in the center of the page.
· All papers must be double-spaced, with a Times New Roman, Courier New, or Arial size 12 pt. font.
· Include section headings. Section headings should be bolded. Always include an Introduction and Conclusion section. An abstract is not required.
· Indent the first line of each paragraph 0.5” from the left margin.
· You must include a reference page. References must be properly formatted, double-spaced, with the first line of the entry left justified, and following lines of the entry a hanging indent.
1. https://www.reference.com/education/write-good-research-paper-8cd3390a2fac22dd?aq=how+to+write+research+papers&qo=cdpArticles
Grading Rubric
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Critical Elements |
Exemplary (100%) |
Proficient (85%) |
Needs Improvement (55%) |
Not Evident (0%) |
Value |
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Topic Assessment |
Paper presents well researched and documented topic(s) for discussion. |
Paper presents adequately researched topic(s) for discussion. |
Paper presents slightly researched topic(s) for discussion |
Paper does not present well documented research for topic discussion. |
20 |
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Inquiry and Analysis |
Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of 6 or more concepts/key terms/principles.
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Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of 3 – 5 concepts/ key terms/principles. |
Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of 1 - 2 concepts/key terms/principles. |
Does not provide in-depth analysis. No concepts/key terms/principles were included. |
15 |
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Structure |
Thesis is clear, easy to find, and appropriate to the assignment. Thesis is highly supported by the rest of the paper. Paper contains a 'roadmap' for the reader. There is a logical flow to the topics / arguments. Conclusion follows clearly from the arguments presented. |
Thesis is clear and appropriate to the assignment. Thesis adequately supported by the rest of the paper. Paper is fairly well organized. Conclusion follows from the rest of the paper. |
Thesis is somewhat clear and/or appropriate to the assignment. Thesis is slightly supported by the rest of the paper. Paper is somewhat organized. Conclusion somewhat follow from the rest of the paper. |
Thesis unclear and/or inappropriate. Thesis not supported. Paper is not organized. Conclusion doesn't follow from the rest of the paper. |
15 |
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Critical Thinking |
Draws insightful conclusions that are thoroughly defended with evidence and examples |
Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence |
Draws logical conclusions, but does not defend with evidence |
Does not draw logical conclusions |
15 |
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Research |
Incorporates 6 or more resources. The evidence comes from a wide variety of valid sources. The evidence used reflects multiple views. The reference page is complete and reflects the appropriate sources. |
The evidence comes from 3-5 valid sources. The evidence used reflects multiple views. The reference page is complete. |
The evidence comes from 1-2 valid sources. The reference page is missing significant information. |
The evidence does not come from valid sources or no sources used. |
15 |
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Writing (Mechanics/Format/Citation |
No errors in writing mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, etc.). Sources are properly cited using APA format with no errors in citations. No errors with APA format. |
Minor errors in writing mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, etc.). Minor errors with APA format/citation. Format is mostly accurate with most required components. Minor editing required. |
Some errors in writing mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, etc.). Some APA format/citation errors. Format is somewhat accurate with most required components. Moderate editing required. |
Major errors in writing mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, etc.). Major APA format/citation errors. APA format not followed. Extensive editing required. |
10 |
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Page Requirement |
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Paper is 2.5 pages or more but does not meet the minimum requirement. |
Paper is 1.5 to 2.5 pages. |
Paper is 1.5 pages or less. |
10 |
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Total |
100% |