SCIN 255: 8 Page Research Paper on HIV/AIDS
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| Category | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Nearly Meets Standard | Does Not Meet Standard | No Evidence | Weight |
| Title Page | Contains: Title, Student Name, Course Name and Number, Instructor's Name, Date of submission | Evidence of four | Evidence of three | Evidence of two or less | Absent | 5% |
| Abstract | Clearly and concisely states the paper's purpose; is engaging and thought provoking. Contains no more than 100-200 words. | Clearly states the paper's purpose. | States the paper's purpose. | Is incomplete. Has an incorrect format or has improper content. | Absent | 10% |
| Introductory Paragraph | Is engaging; states the main topic; previews the structure of the paper. Does not include an over- abundance of facts and data. | States the main topic. Previews the main topics of the paper. | States the main topic; does not really preview the main topics of the paper. | There is no clear intro- duction. Does not preview the main topics of the paper. | Absent or not well done at all. | 10% |
| Body | The body is well organized and has a logical format. Each paragraph has a main idea with thoughtful supporting detail sentences. There is a logical sequencing of ideas. All important infor- mation is present. | Overall reasonably well organized. Paragraph development present but not well developed. Sequencing of ideas is not totally logical. Most important infor mation is present. | Logical organization. Many paragraphs not developed properly. Some important information is lacking. | No evidence of good organization or paragraph structure. Much impor- tant information is lacking. Very poor sequencing of ideas. | Not applicable | 45% |
| Sources | Evaluates and selects sources using basic criterea such as relevance to the research question and currency of the information. | Student evaluates and selects excellent sources, using multiple criteria, such as relevance to the research question and currency of the information. | Student evaluates and selects appropriate sources, using basic criteria, such as relevance and currency. | Student selects adequate sources, but does not show how criteria relate to their selection. | Student selects few and/or unrelated sources without using adequate criteria for the selection. | 10% |
| Concluding Paragraph | Clearly summarizes the topic. Is engaging and restates the overall thesis of the paper. Does not contain any new material. | Restates the overall thesis of the paper. Does not completely summarize the topic. | The conclusion does not adequately restate the overall thesis. Does not truly summarize the topic. | Incomplete and/or unfocused. | Absent | 10% |
| Mechanics and Word Usage | No errors in spelling, grammar or capitalization. No errors in sentence structure or word usage. Text is double spaced and has an appropriate font. | Very few errors in spelling, punctuation, word use, sentence structure, and capitalization. | Many errors in spelling, punctuation, word use, sentence structure, and capitalization. Poor format throughout. | Numerous and distracting errors. Poor format throughout. | Not applicable | 10% |
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