Triage

1

RAD 517: Medical Image Processing

Second Semester 1443 H

Research Paper and Presentation Assignment (15 Points)

This is your term assignment. The assignment is divided into three parts: Research Proposal, Main Research

Paper, and Presentation.

1. First, you are required to propose a topic. The research proposal should be one to two pages

(approximately 500 to 1000 words). Your research proposal is due on Monday 28th of February, and it

is worth two points (2 out of 15 points). After you get the approval from the instructors, you can proceed

to the next step.

2. The second step, write a research paper on your approved topic (at least 1500 words, not including the

title page and the references page). Please note that you cannot limit yourself to the materials in the

lectures, you need to RESEARCH. This is worth eight points (8 out of 15 points). The research paper

is due on Monday 25th of April.

3. Finally, you need to present your work to the instructors of the course. This is worth five points (5 out of

15 points). This is due by the end of the semester after the last lecture.

Instructions:

1. You will work individually on your assignment.

2. Use a plain serif (e.g. Times New Roman) or sans serif (e.g. Arial) font. This is because a serif font is

easier to read.

3. Required sizes are 12 for the text and 14 for headings.

4. The paper must be single-spaced.

5. Margins of the paper should be 1" on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).

6. Use at least 15 references (only scientific journal articles).

7. Use APA, MLA or JAMA citation style to reference your sources.

8. Do not forget in-text citations.

9. You may use one of the citation tools, such as EndNote or Zotero, to help you reference your sources.

10. Your paper should be 75% UNIQUE. If there are more than 25% similarities (plagiarized), 8 points will

be deducted from your total grade.

11. DO NOT copy and paste. Always paraphrase.

12. Your research paper will be evaluated based on the rubric on page 2.

13. No late submissions are allowed.

14. Submit your work to Blackboard before the deadline of each step.

15. The total grade of this assignment will be 15 points, divided as follows:

a. Two points for the research proposal.

b. Eight points for the research paper.

c. Five points for the presentation.

2

Rubric:

Score ➔

Elements to

be Evaluated 

2 1.5 1 0.5

Aim

• clearly stated and appropriately focused

• clearly stated but focus could have been sharper

• aim phrasing too simple, lacks complexity; or, not clearly worded

• aim lacks a clear objective and/or does not “fit” content of paper

Focus &

Content

• sharp, distinct focus; balanced, substantial,

specific, and/or illustrative content;

• mature ideas are particularly well- developed

• use appropriate examples to clarify some points

• clear focus; specific, illustrative, and

balanced content • majority of examples

are appropriate

• adequate focus, but unbalanced content; more

analysis needed • examples are rarely used

in the paper

• paper contains too much research

information without analysis or commentary

• no examples

Organization & Language

• strong introduction • consistent and coherent

logical progression • use clear and skillful

transitions • written in formal

language

• no grammar and spelling mistakes

• clear introduction • illustrate some

consistency and shows some logical progression

• use clear transitions • majority of paper

written in formal language

• minor grammar and spelling mistakes

• introduction is present but not clear

• shows some attempts of consistency and order

• paper shows attempt of transitions between paragraphs

• some use of formal language

• some grammar and spelling mistakes

• unable to clearly identify introduction

• lack of consistency and order

• paper show little or no attempt of transitions between paragraphs

• paper frequently uses informal language

• many grammar and spelling mistakes

Works Cited Page

• Around 15 sources • sources are accurately

documented • in-text citations are

appropriately used

• 10-13 sources • all sources are

documented • in-text citations are

used

• 5-9 sources • sources are documented • some in-text citations are

used

• less than 5 sources • lack proper

documentation of sources

• no in-text citations

Summary of Grade Distribution

Research Proposal = 2 points

Research Paper = 8 points

Presentation = 5 points

-----------------------------------------

Total grade = 15 points