Research Paper: Boko Haram

Category

Excellent / 10

Good / 7

Below Average / 3

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Introduction

· Attracts interest by convincing the topic is important

· Describes the problem, if any, to be solved

· Mentions the objectives and justifies the significance of the study

· Provides the research question(s) to be explored

· Delineates subtopics to be reviewed

· Attracts some interest by convincing the topic is important

· Mentions the objectives and justifies the study

· Provides the research question(s) to be explored

· No or little effort to convince the topic is important and interesting

· Does not provide any objectives

· Does not include any research question(s)

· There is no or quite weak explanation for the significance and justification of the study

X 2

Focus of the Topic and Coherence

· The topic is focused well enough for the scope of the assignment

· A thesis statement provides direction for the paper

· Strong transitions within and between paragraphs linking subtopics, and main topic

· Writing is flowing and easy to follow

· The topic is focused but lacks direction

· The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position

· Attempts to provide variety of transitions

· Writing is mostly well and clear passages

· The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment

· The topic is not clearly defined

· Weak or no transitions within and between paragraphs

· Writing is choppy with unclear passages

X 1

Literature Review and Sources

· More than five current sources, of which at least five are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly book chapters

· Provides significant and relevant background research into the topic by integrating and interpreting sources

· Summarizes important findings from the review of the literature

· Sources are also used to support the argument of the study

· Cited sources appropriately

· Less than five sources, some of which are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly book chapters

· Provides moderate background research into the topic

· Some sources are partially relevant to the topic of the study

· Sources are partially used to support the argument of the study

· Cited sources appropriately

· One or two sources are used, only. Sources are not peer-reviewed/scholarly

· Neglects important sources

· Provides a weak background research into the topic

· No evidence is drawn from source

· Does not cite sources, or cited inappropriately

X 3

Discussion and Conclusion

· Addresses the topic with clarity

· Organizes, synthesizes, and discusses information

· In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper

· Draws conclusions

· Presents clear recommendations and/or implications for future research

· Addresses the topic

· Acceptable discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper

· Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively

· Organizes, synthesizes, and discusses information

· Lacks substantive conclusions

· Sometimes deviates from topic of focus

· Does not address the topic well

· There is either too short, or no synthesis and/or discussion

· Presents little to no clarity in formulating conclusions and/or organization

X 3

Other Assignment Requirements (Proofread/Edit, Writing Format, Citation, Due Date)

· Is free or almost free of errors of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics

· Six (6) to eight (8) pages

· Double-spaced, 12 size, Times New Roman font

· Cites all data obtained from other sources.

· APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography

· Submission on time

· Minimal grammar, spelling and/or writing mistakes that do not affect the meaning

· Applies writing format and uses APA style partially

· Cites some data obtained from other sources, and time to time citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect

· Submission on time

· Unacceptable number of mistakes and errors that obscure meaning of content or add confusion

· Does not apply writing format, nor the APA style

· Does not cite properly (according to APA style)

· Late submission, or no submission at all

X 1