GOVT 480 RESEARCH PAPER FINAL SUBMISSION DUE 10/11/2020

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not Present

Total

Research Purpose

18 to 20 points:

The research question is clearly identified and retains focus throughout the paper. Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. Organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose.

14 to 17.5 points:

The research question may require some clarification and/or greater prominence throughout the paper. Introduction may not provide adequate background on the topic and preview major points. Organization may not sufficiently emphasize the central theme or purpose.

1 to 13.5 points:

The research question requires significant clarification and prominence throughout the paper. Introduction may be missing or ambiguous. Organization may require significant improvement.

0 points

Not Present

Reasoned Analysis

27 to 30 points:

Major points are stated clearly and are supported by valid evidence and logical reasoning. Objective, reasoned analysis is employed. Opposing viewpoints are sufficiently acknowledged and critically evaluated. The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas. An authoritative, persuasive, and statesmanlike voice is used (first/second person perspective avoided).

21 to 26.5 points:

Most major points are stated clearly and supported by valid evidence and logical reasoning, but some points may require clarification or greater support. Opposing viewpoints are acknowledged but may require greater evaluation. The conclusion does not fully derive from the paper’s ideas. Some improvements to objective tone/perspective may be required.

1 to 20.5 points:

Major points require significant clarification and scholarly support. Opposing viewpoints are not adequately acknowledged and/or addressed. Conclusion does not derive logically from the paper’s main ideas. Significant improvements to objective tone/perspective are required.

0 points

Not Present

Scholarly Support

18 to 20 points:

At least five scholarly sources reflecting diverse viewpoints and germane research are employed. Source material is properly attributed.

14 to 17.5 points:

Some improvements/ additions to quality/quantity of sources are needed. Clarification of source material may be needed.

1 to 13.5 points:

Significant improvement of scholarly support is needed. Source material may not be properly attributed.

0 points

Not Present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not Present

Total

Composition and Mechanics

13.5 to 15 points:

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed and spelling is correct. Sentences are complete, clear and concise. Rhetorical skill is shown. Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong and varied structure. Sentence transitions are present and direct the flow of thought. Paragraph transitions are present and logical, directing flow of thought throughout the paper.

10.5 to 13 points:

Paper contains minimal errors in grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling. Sentences are generally complete, clear and concise. Rhetorical skill is shown, although a few points may require clarification. Some variation in sentence structure or transitions may be required to improve flow of discussion. Some paragraph transitions may require improvement.

1 to 10 points:

Paper contains numerous errors in grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling. Multiple sentences may be incomplete or ambiguously worded. Sentence transitions may be weak, insufficiently directing the flow of thought.

0 points

Not Present

Formatting

Page length

13.5 to 15 points:

Paper is laid out effectively and uses reader-friendly aids (e.g., section subheadings, table of contents, indices, appendices, etc.) as appropriate. Text, citations and Reference page(s) follow current APA requirements. Paper is written in 12 point Times New Roman font, is double-spaced, and has 1” margins. Required page length of 6-8 double-spaced pages of text, excluding title page, abstract, bibliography

10.5 to 13 points:

Paper is generally laid out effectively and uses some reader-friendly aids as appropriate. Text, citations and Reference page(s) contains minimal inconsistencies with current APA requirements. Paper may contain some inconsistencies with required font, spacing and margin requirements. Required page length may not be met.

1 to 10 points:

Paper may be laid out ineffectively or may not use sufficient reader-friendly aids as appropriate. Text, citations and/or Reference page(s) do not follow current APA requirements. Paper may not follow required font, spacing and margin requirements. Page length may be significantly short of requirement

0 points

Not Present

Professor Comments:

Total:

/100