RESEARCH PAPER

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 123

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Analyzes the project material and provides a sound rationale

28 - 41 points

There is a clear, logical flow and rationale to answers. Important themes from the scholarly sources exploration are well identified. Major points are stated clearly and supported.

14 - 27 points

The flow and rationale to answers is either unclear or illogical. Important themes from the scholarly sources exploration are not clearly identified. Major points are unclearly stated or supported.

1 - 13 points

The flow and rationale to answers is unclear and illogical. Important themes from the scholarly sources exploration are missing. Major points are not stated and not supported.

0 points

Not discussed.

Exploration of important themes

28 - 41 points

Answers reflect thoughtful analysis and exploration of the important themes identified through the scholarly sources. The addictive substance or behavior being explored is clearly identified and thoroughly discussed.

14 - 27 points

Answers reflect surface analysis and exploration of the important themes and do not include all of the themes identified through the scholarly sources. The addictive substance or behavior being explored is marginally identified and marginally discussed.

1 - 13 points

Answers do not reflect analysis and exploration of the important themes. The themes identified are not a result of research into scholarly. The addictive substance or behavior being explored is minimally or not clearly identified and minimally or not thoroughly discussed.

0 points

These areas are not included in the paper.

Key Points Addressed

28 - 41 points

Clear and thorough discussion of key points and subpoints for the addictive substance or behavior being researched I is included. Content is relevant in regards to—and sufficiently fulfills—assignment requirements. Research from scholarly sources/Internet/media sources is not included.

Key Points and Subpoints

1. Description of Substance/Behavior

a. biological aspects are described

b. addictive properties are explained

c. includes effects on brain/other organ systems

2. Clinical Issues

a. discusses clinical considerations of addictive substance/behavior

b. describes implications of biological aspects of substance/behavior for counseling

c. medical treatments (existing or developing) based on biological aspects of substance/behavior are mentioned

d. future directions are given

e. ethical issues are discussed

3. Christian Worldview Implications

a. discusses biological aspects of addictive substance/behavior from a biblically informed Christian worldview

b. discusses areas of freedom and caution for Christian counselors based on biological aspects of substance/behavior

14 - 27 points

For the researched addictive substance or behavior, the three required key points and subpoints are discussed but not clearly nor thoroughly. Content is partially relevant in regards to—and partially fulfills—assignment requirements. More support from the professional literature is needed.

1 – 13 points

For the researched addictive substance or behavior, the content for the three required key points and subpoints is minimally relevant or irrelevant in regards to—and minimally or does not fulfill—assignment requirements. Each subpoint is not discussed. Research from scholarly sources/Internet/media sources is not included.

0 points

Key points and subpoints were not discussed.

Structure 52

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics

13 - 18 points

No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate.

7 - 12 points

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate.

1 – 6 points

Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good.

0 points

Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are misused. Writing style is difficult to understand. Word choice is poor.

APA Format Elements

11 - 17 points

Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page, Abstract, Citations, Running head, and References are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.

6 - 10 points

Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors. Cover page, Citations, Running head, and References are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.

1 – 5 points

Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors are present. Cover page, Citations, Running head, and References are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.

0 points

Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, Running head, and References are not included or not formatted correctly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect.

Research Elements

11 - 17 points

Major points are supported by at least 15 scholarly sources from the last 5 years. Body of research paper is 15-20 pages in length.

6 - 10 points

Academic primary research materials are used and include academic journal articles and books (10-15 sources). A complete and accurate Reference page is provided.

1- 5 points

Academic sources are used though popular sources are also incorporated (9 or fewer sources). Arguments incorporate academic support from the professional literature but often include personal opinion without appropriate support. Sources are, at times, not used appropriately. An incomplete or inaccurate Reference page is provided.

0 points

Appropriate sources are not used or sources are lacking entirely. Arguments are not supported with research. Reference page is incomplete or missing.

Total 175/175

Advanced 119-175

Proficient 61-116

Developing 1-115

Not present

Professor

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