I picked this topic and my topic is income inequality. My argument is that income inequality causes high rates of morbidity.
Department of English ENG 204, Fall 2016
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.
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Title Page |
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Abstract and Key Words |
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Summarizes research paper in about 150 words |
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Lists 3-5 key words |
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Introduction – up to 1 page |
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Includes attention getter |
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Provides appropriate entry to the topic |
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States research question(s)/research thesis |
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Body – 9-11 pages |
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Presents a well structured and logically argued discussion |
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Includes headings that reflect the paper organization |
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Supports all points/arguments with credible source material and cites definitions of key terms/ideas as applicable |
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Synthesizes multiple sources |
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Shows originality, critical thinking and in-depth analysis |
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Conclusion – up to 1 page |
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Restates main points and/or answers the research question(s) |
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Comes to logical conclusion from evidence |
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Makes final comment(s) |
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References |
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Contains all and only the cited texts |
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Style |
Entire paper |
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Is polished in tone and style appropriate for academic writing |
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Mechanics |
Entire paper |
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Is accurate in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word choice, and transitions, using variety in sentence structure |
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Citations |
Entire paper |
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Uses correct APA in-text citations |
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Includes correct APA references |
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Format/ Layout |
Entire paper |
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Follows APA page layout (title page, running head, headings, font, etc.) |
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Revision |
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Incorporates feedback from the First Full Draft |
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Total |
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