Communication Theory Research Paper
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Topic |
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10 points Writer addressed assigned topic. |
4 points Writer did not address assigned topic. |
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Thesis/Argument |
Leve1 4 |
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10 points Writer's central thesis or argument and major themes are readily apparent. |
7 points Writer's major themes are readily apparent but central thesis or argument is not clearly stated. |
4 points Writer's central thesis or argument or major themes are not readily apparent. |
1 point Writer's central thesis or argument and major themes are not readily apparent. |
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Quality of Research Effort |
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10 points Writer consulted more than the minimum required number of sources. |
7 points Writer consulted the minimum required number of sources. |
3 points Writer did not consult the minimum required number of sources. |
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Quality of Sources |
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10 points Sources used are credible, authoritative, relevant and appropriate for the type of document produced. |
8 points Sources used generally are credible, authoritative, relevant and appropriate for the type of document produced. |
6 points Some sources used generally are not credible, authoritative, relevant or appropriate for the type of document produced. |
4 points Many of the resources used are not credible, authoritative, relevant or appropriate for the type of document produced. |
0 points No credible, authoritative, relevant and or appropriate sources are used. |
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Synthesis of Information/Ideas |
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10 points Researched information is synthesized and integrated fluidly into a thoughtful, balanced, and in-depth analysis. Reader gains important insights. |
8 points Researched information is synthesized fairly well and integrated fairly fluidly into a generally balanced and fairly in-depth analysis. Reader gains insights. |
6 points Researched information may not be synthesized well or may not be integrated fluidly to provide reasonable support for a balanced and in-depth analysis. |
4 points Researched information displays basic synthesis and analysis. |
0 points Information is not necessary or not sufficient to support a basic analysis. |
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Critical Thinking |
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10 points Writer's reasons and evidence logically support the thesis or argument. |
8 points Writer's reasons and evidence generally support the central thesis or argument logically. |
6 points Writer's reasons and evidence generally support the central thesis or argument, with some logic lapses. |
4 points Writer's reasons and/or evidence often do not logically support the central thesis or argument. |
0 points Writer's reasons and evidence are not logical. |
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Analysis/Interpretation |
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Criterion 1 |
10 points Writer presents original ideas and does not merely parrot readings presented in course or other references, or from instructor. |
8 points Writer uses own ideas, but relies heavily on readings presented in course or other references, or the instructor's point of view. |
6 points Writer does not use own ideas and only uses readings presented in course or other references and/or the instructor as sources of information. |
4 points Writer presents few or rudimentary analysis. |
0 points Writer presents no analysis |
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Organization |
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Criterion 1 |
10 points The writer's inductive or deductive train of thought is clear to the reader. |
8 points The writer's inductive or deductive train of thought is generally made clear to the reader. |
6 points The reader sometimes has to strive to understand the writer's inductive or deductive train of thought. |
4 points The reader frequently cannot understand the writer's inductive or deductive train of thought. |
0 points The writer's inductive or deductive train of thought is not clear to the reader. |
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Criterion 2 |
10 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences are cohesive. The writer's ideas flow smoothly from one another and are clearly linked to each other. |
8 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences are generally cohesive. The writer's ideas are usually clearly linked to each other. |
6 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences sometimes aren't cohesive. The writer's ideas sometimes do not clearly link to each other. |
4 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences are not cohesive. The writer's ideas frequently do not clearly link to each other. |
0 points Paper's paragraphs and sentences frequently do not make sense together. The writer's ideas do not clearly link to each other. |
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Documentation |
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10 points All references are correctly cited in the body of the paper, and correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. |
8 points Most of the references are correctly cited in the body of the paper, and correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. |
6 points Some of the references are not correctly cited in the body of the paper, and/or not correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. |
4 points Multiple/all references are not correctly cited in the body of the paper, and/or not correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. |
0 points Paper does not appear to have been researched or no references are correctly cited in the body of the paper, and/or correctly listed in the reference list according to APA style rules. |
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Quality of Writing |
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10 points The writing is compelling. It grabs the reader and sustains interest throughout. |
8 points The writing is generally engaging, with some lapses. In general, the paper is focused and keeps the reader's attention. |
6 points The writing is dull and not engaging. Though the paper has some interesting parts, the reader finds it difficult to maintain interest. |
4 points The writing has little personality and does not sustain the reader's interest. |
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Writing Mechanics |
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10 points Grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics reflect the level of writing expected of a college student. |
7 points Grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics generally reflect the level of writing expected of a college student. |
3 points Grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics do not reflect the level of writing expected of a college student. |
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Tone/Perspective |
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10 points Paper is written in the third person. |
7 points Paper sometimes lapses into first and/or second person. |
3 points Paper is entirely written in first and/or second person. |
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Format |
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10 points Document is formatted according to APA manuscript conventions. |
7 points Document is generally formatted according to APA manuscript conventions, with some lapses. |
3 points Document is not formatted according to APA manuscript conventions. |
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Length |
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10 points Document meets minimum word/page count, indicating it has met minimum requirements for depth and breadth of discussion. |
4 points Document does not meet the minimum word/page count needed to reflect the depth and breadth of discussion expected. |
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Overall Score |
Level 5 135 or more |
Level 4 120 or more |
Level 3 105 or more |
Level 2 90 or more |
Level 1 0 or more |
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150 - 135 points = 100% - 90% = A |
134 - 120 points = 89% - 80% = B |
119 - 105 points = 79% - 70% = C |
104 - 90 points = 69% - 60% = D |
89 - 0 points = 59% - 0% = F |
