Research
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What to include in the Working Draft
Working title
Introduction (½ page)
This contains brief background information on the topic and states the research question(s) and/or research thesis.
Body (7-8 pages)
This is a structured overview indicating the organization of the paper described in the Research Proposal, using APA headings and incorporating appropriate sources. It should contain a discussion of one or more fully developed main points/arguments. It synthesizes information from three or more sources to support the developed point/argument.
Conclusion (½ page)
This is a paragraph that provides tentative answer(s) to the research question(s).
References (1 or more pages)
This is an APA style reference list, containing all and only the sources cited in the working draft.
Rubric for Evaluating the Working Draft
The Working Draft is an 8-10-page draft which includes an introduction, a synthesis of at least 3 articles to be included in the final paper, a conclusion, and a list of references.
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Introduction – ½ a page |
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Includes brief background information |
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States research question(s)/research thesis |
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Body – 7-8 pages |
_____________________/55 |
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Presents a structured body indicating organization, reflecting paper outline |
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Discusses at least one fully developed main point/argument |
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Synthesizes 3 or more sources |
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Conclusion – ½ a page |
_____________________/5 |
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Provides tentative answer to research question(s) |
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References – 1 page |
_____________________/5 |
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Contains all and only the cited texts |
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Mechanics |
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_____________________/10 |
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Is accurate in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word choice |
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Citations |
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_____________________/10 |
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Uses correct APA in-text citation |
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Includes correct APA references |
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Format/layout |
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_____________________/5 |
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Follows APA page layout (title page, running head, headings, font) |
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Total |
_____________________/100 |
