WEEK 7 PPOL 505 RESEARCH PAPER

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

History and Current State of the Literature

18.5 to 20 points

The student articulately explains the history and current state of the literature on their topic. The student fully integrates course readings, outside readings, and course presentations where appropriate.

17 to 18 points

The student explains the history and current state of the literature on their chosen topic for the most part. Student integrates course readings, outside readings, and course presentations where appropriate.

1 to 16.5 points

The student does not fully address all elements of the assignment instructions. The student attempts to discuss the current state of the literature, but does so without articulating appropriate information from the literature itself or from the course.

0 points

Not present

Research Question and Hypothesis

18.5 to 20 points

The student articulately and thoroughly presents the research question and a clear hypothesis for the research.

17 to 18 points

For the most part, the student presents the research question and a hypothesis for the research.

1 to 16.5 points

The student does not fully address all elements of the assignment instructions. The research question and hypothesis are not presented clearly.

0 points

Not present

Methodological Approach

18.5 to 20 points

The student articulately and thoroughly explains the methodological approach used to answer the research question and justifies why it is the best approach to answering the question.

17 to 18 points

For the most part, the student explains the methodological approach used to answer the research question and justifies why it is the best approach to answering the question.

1 to 16.5 points

The student does not thoroughly explain the methodological approach used and does not properly justify why it is the best approach to answering the question.

0 points

Not present

Statistical Findings

27.5 to 30 points

The student thoroughly and accurately presents the findings of the statistical analysis, using and properly referencing tables and figures from SPSS to support the findings.

25 to 27 points

For the most part, the student presents the findings of the statistical analysis, using and referencing tables and figures from SPSS to support the findings.

1 to 24.5 points

The student does not fully and accurately present the statistical findings.

0 points

Not present

Conclusion

13.5 to 15 points

· The student clearly articulates whether or not the hypothesis is supported and why.

· Student proposes at least 2 questions for future research which move beyond the current research and improve our understanding of the topic.

12.5 to 13 points

· For the most part, the student articulates whether or not the hypothesis is supported and why.

· The student presents at least 2 questions for future research which may not move beyond the current research and improve our understanding of the topic.

1 to 12 points

· The student does not clearly articulate whether or not the hypothesis is supported.

· The student presents 1 question for future research which may or may not move beyond the current research and improve our understanding of the topic.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Spelling and Grammar

13.5 to 15 points

Few to no grammatical or spelling errors

12.5 to 13 points

Some errors, but not distracting from the appearance and presentation of ideas.

1 to 12 points

Significant errors such that the professionalism and appearance of the paper are significantly undermined.

0 points

Not present

Format

9 to 10 points

· The analysis meets the formatting requirements set forth in the assignment instructions.

· Assignment adheres to current Turabian guidelines.

· Citations are formatted correctly.

· Sectional headings are used.

8 to 8.5 points

· The analysis meets some, but not all of the formatting requirements set forth in the assignment instructions.

· Assignment mostly adheres to current Turabian guidelines.

· Citations are mostly formatted correctly.

· Sectional headings are used.

1 to 7.5 points

· The analysis does not follow the assignment instructions.

· Essay is not formatted according to Turabian formatting.

· Citations are not formatted correctly.

0 points

Not present

References

9 to 10 points

· Use of at least 8 appropriate, academic references.

8 to 8.5 points

· Use of at least 7 proper academic references.

1 to 7.5 points

· Use of 6 or fewer references, or references cited are not appropriate, academic references.

0 points

Not present

Page Length

9 to 10 points

· 1,750-2,500 words; double-spaced and using standard margins.

8 to 8.5 points

· 100 words more or less than the requirements; double-spaced and using standard margins.

1 to 7.5 points

· More than 100 words more or less more less than or more than the required length. Paper is not double-spaced, or margins have been modified.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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