term paper

Final Project-Term Paper Guidelines, Expectations, and Rubric

In this course, you will complete a Final Project-Term Paper. The Final Project-Term Paper must be

double-spaced and 8-10 pages in length not including your cover sheet and reference page. It also must

be in proper APA format. You may choose any topic to research as long as it relates a concept or subject

you will be learning in this course. All topics are required to be approved by the instructor before you start

your Term Paper. Students may not research the same topic. You must email the instructor to request

approval of the topic no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

1. Research a topic in network security management and identify a thesis that logically develops

and communicates your ideas throughout the research paper.

2. For the topic found above, effectively synthesize and integrate new information, including peer-

reviewed articles that are appropriate for the topic, and identify similarities and differences from

your reading assignments.

3. Develop a research paper based on that topic that is sufficiently cited to support arguments,

incorporates peer feedback, includes evidence of graduate-level writing mechanics, and is

properly formatted in APA style.

4. Describe in your research paper a discussion of the relevance of personal development, including

the critically ethical behavior critical in using computers in an organization’s environment.

5. Your instructor will assign all students a classmate to review their Final Project-Term Paper and

provide feedback. You must email your completed Final Project-Term Paper to the classmate

assigned to you no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 6. You will also receive an

email of a classmate’s completed Final Project-Term Paper to review and provide feedback no

later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 6.

6. You will have one week to review the classmate’s Final Project-Term Paper your instructor

assigned you. You are encourage to use the rubric below to assist in providing feedback. After

reviewing the Term Paper of your assigned classmate, email both the instructor and the

classmate your feedback no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. The

classmate who has been assigned to provide you feedback on your Final Project-Term Paper will

email his/her feedback no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7.

7. In Module 7, you will review the classmate’s feedback, make revisions, and submit your Final

Project-Term Paper to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 8.

(This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.)

Rubric – Final Project-Term Paper Rubric Name__________________________________ Date Completed_______________ Students will complete the assignment with attention to the criteria below. Rating:

Exceptional corresponds to a grade of A- to A (94-100). Performance is outstanding; significantly above the usual expectations. Proficient corresponds to a grade of B- to B+ (80-89%). Skills and standards are at the level of expectation. Basic corresponds to a grade of C (75-79%). Skills and standards are acceptable but improvements are needed to meet expectations well. Insufficient/Missing corresponds to a grade of F (below 75%). Performance is weak; the skills or standards are not sufficiently demonstrated at this time.

NOTE TO FACULTY: Compute a holistic score for each element by placing check marks in the appropriate boxes, or compute an analytic score by assigning points for each element, following the percentages indicated with the assignment.

Elements

Criteria

Ratings

Exceptional Proficient Basic Insufficient Missing

Knowledge/Understanding

Shows depth and understanding of the subject

Thesis for paper is clearly identified and logically develops throughout the paper

Reasoning is sound, compelling, and well supported

Research

Peer-reviewed articles are selected and are appropriate for the paper topic

Articles are synthesized and integrated effectively

There is sufficient research cited to support arguments

New information from articles addresses similarities and differences with prior course readings and individual’s prior knowledge

Writing

Demonstrates evidence of graduate-level writing mechanics*

Minimum paper requirements (length, topic, research, integration of core values) are met

Follows formatting requirements given (e.g., APA or MLA)

Statement on graduate-level writing requirements: Your writing reflects your ideas and communicates your understanding of the topic to the instructor. This assignment will be graded on the composition elements listed below, as well as your understanding of the content. Successful graduate-level writing should demonstrate:

 Proofreading skills

 Correct grammar and punctuation

 Logical organization

 Proper content presentation (introduction, body, conclusion)

 Correct formatting for citations, references, and heading