Training Project
Directions for HRA Written Assignments & Term Papers
1. TOPIC: Review the topic for the assignment. If no specific topic parameters are specified, choose a topic for the assignment that is relevant to the course content. If required, make sure you submit the topic to your instructor for approval according to course guidelines.
2. FORMAT of assignments should conform to the following criteria:
· Margins should be 1” in all directions
· Papers should be double-spaced and in a highly readable 12-point font (Arial, Times New Roman or Verdana are recommended). Headings may be larger.
· The paper must follow the academic research format (APA) and (unless otherwise specified) should include a brief abstract or executive summary that explains what the paper is about
· Format for in-text citations and the Reference page should also follow APA style
3. GRADING RUBRIC
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Criteria |
Exceeds Expectations up to 25% of max grade |
Meets Expectations up to 20% of max grade |
Fails Expectations up to 15% of max grade |
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Content |
Position or thesis is very credible, logical, research sources are credible and sufficient to support arguments |
Position or thesis is credible, sources are credible |
Position or thesis lacks credibility, arguments are not clear or not well supported, sources are not credible or do not support arguments |
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Organization & Clarity |
Concepts presented are clearly organized and easy to understand, early information leads to later information, coherently summarized |
Concepts presented are not organized logically, no coherent summary |
Concepts presented are unclear or difficult to understand, paper is disorganized and does not follow logical progression |
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Creativity & Interest |
Presents new ideas and/or old ideas in interesting ways, writing style is formal but maintains interest, includes real-world applications |
Presents widely accepted ideas or discusses topics that are already well known without much attention to original content or reader interest |
Presents ideas that are clichéd or imitative, does not make topic interesting for reader |
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Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Formatting |
Grammar is appropriate, spelling, punctuation & formatting accurate |
Grammar is appropriate, few spelling, punctuation or formatting errors |
Grammar, spelling, punctuation and/or formatting are inappropriate, incorrect and unprofessional |