> 2. Identify which category of Literary Devices of 8 words you find in the text, such as the the use of rhetorical devices of metaphor, or other rhetorical devices as you can find in the text.

ENG 204 Final Research Paper Overview

Title of Paper

The Final Paper incorporates all feedback from the First Full Draft. It is a fully developed source-based research paper using APA style, polished in tone and style.

Title Page

Abstract and Key Words

The abstract summarizes the research paper in about 150 words. Below the abstract 3-5 key words are listed.

Introduction (up to 1 page)

The introduction contains an attention getter, brief background, appropriate entry to the topic, and research question(s)/ research thesis.

Body (9-11 pages)

The body of the paper presents a well structured and logically argued discussion. It includes headings that reflect the paper organization and supports all points/arguments with credible source material. The body also synthesizes multiple sources and cites definitions of key terms/ideas. It demonstrates originality, critical thinking and in-depth analysis.

Conclusion (up to 1 page)

The conclusion restates main points, comes to logical conclusion from evidence, gives answer(s) to research question(s), and makes final comment(s).

(final comment(s) could refer to suggestions for further investigation, comments about significance, reference to attention getter in introduction, etc.

References

This is an APA style reference list, containing all and only the sources cited in the paper.

Rubric for Evaluating the Final Research Paper

The Final Research Paper (20%) – due week 14 – is 10-12 pages (excluding bibliography, abstract, and title page), incorporating feedback from the First Full Draft.

Elements	Points
Content
	Title Page
	Abstract and Key Words
	Summarizes research paper in about 150 words	_____/4
	Lists 3-5 key words	_____/1
	Introduction – up to 1 page
	Includes attention getter	_____/1
	Provides appropriate entry to the topic	_____/2
	States research question(s)/research thesis	_____/2
	Body – 9-11 pages
	Presents a well structured and logically argued discussion	_____/15
	Includes headings that reflect the paper organization	_____/3
	Supports all points/arguments with credible source material and cites definitions of key terms/ideas as applicable	_____/15
	Synthesizes multiple sources	_____/7
	Shows originality, critical thinking and in-depth analysis	_____/10
	Conclusion – up to 1 page
	Restates main points and/or answers the research question(s)	_____/3
	Comes to logical conclusion from evidence	_____/3
	Makes final comment(s)	_____/2
	References
	Contains all and only the cited texts	_____/2
Style	Entire paper
	Is polished in tone and style appropriate for academic writing	_____/5
Mechanics	Entire paper
	Is accurate in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word choice, and transitions, using variety in sentence structure	_____/10
Citations	Entire paper
	Uses correct APA in-text citations	_____/2
	Includes correct APA references	_____/3
Format/ Layout	Entire paper
	Follows APA page layout (title page, running head, headings, font, etc.)	_____/5
Revision
	Incorporates feedback from the First Full Draft	_____/5
Total		_____/100