7 page paper

ABSTRACT (3 points)

• Appropriate length and APA formatting (1 page; double-spaced; 12-point font; 1-inch margins; etc.)

• Adequate topic summary

• Clear, organized flow

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY (7 points)

• Includes at least 7 references

• Correctly APA-formatted references

• Peer-reviewed journals or other scholarly sources published within the past 10 years

• Clear, concise, and relevant annotations:

-Identification of main idea or research question of the article

-Summary of background/theoretical framework

-Short but clear summary of relevant findings

-Clear and explicit explanation of how the source will be used

LITERATURE REVIEW OUTLINE (10 points)

Includes citations and references for at least 3 sources (peer-reviewed, since 2000)

Correct hierarchical formatting

Main topic/argument of paper is clearly stated (thesis statement)

Main sections or headings are identified and follow logically from the thesis statement (i.e., rationale; background; major milestones; developmental issues/risk factors; current/recommended practices)

Each main section has at least 2 sub-points