Education Research paper

FINAL RESEARCH PAPER RUBRIC

CONTENT

 

-Topic: The paper clearly identifies the topic and its significance in a focused manner.

( Focus question: What are you writing about and why should someone care?)

 

- Issue/Problem: The paper assesses the core issue or problem thoroughly and persuasively, identifying why the problem that needs to be addressed,

( Focus question: What is the specific social/educational problem you believe needs to be addressed and what is the benefit of addressing it?)

 

Critique: Review and present multiple viewpoints on the topic.

( Focus question: What are common views on this issue and do they seem legitimate?)

 

Analysis/ Context: Review key assumptions and preconceptions people often have and their origins.

( Focus question: What assumptions or preconceptions do you and others have about the topic?  Why do you think these exist?

 

Conclusion: Come to a convincing conclusion or resolution to your issue. Include related outcomes, consequences, and implications

( Focus question:  Based on all you have reviewed, what do you think is the best way to address this topic and/or resolve this issue?

 

FORMAT

 

-Paper must contain  at least  8 references (APA* style) about the topic.

At least  5 references must be articles published in established academic journals.

Three references can be online articles, websites, book chapters, or other

resources.

 

- Paper must be typed (12 pt. Times New Roman font, double-spaced) and between

           1400 – 1500 words in length (about 6 pages)..Note: this does not include references.

 

- Paper must include a list of references (alphabetized, APA* style) at the end.

 

-Paper must include a cover-page with the student’s name, course number, semester, and   

          topic.

 

-Paper must be written in Standard English, closely proofread, and free of

     egregious/multiple mechanical errors.

 

(*APA is a formatting style for both in-text and final- end of paper- citations. There are multiple online resources to assist with formatting. I do not expect perfection, just a general adherence)