CJUS 420 Research Paper

  

Your paper will contain 5 full pages of content and it must be written in current APA format with a title page, abstract, and reference page (not included in the page count). A minimum of 5 scholarly sources are required. 

This is a very large portion of your grade, pay close attention to the grading rubric provided. 

Research Paper Grading Rubric

   

Student:

 

Criteria

Points   Possible

Points   

Earned

Instructor’s   Comments

 

A   clear thesis statement is present.

15

 

The   main idea includes the topical headings that will be used to defend the   thesis. Includes examples that will be used to support the thesis from each   of the references that will be used.

50

 

Includes   sub-headings that indicate additional details used to support the main   points.

30

 

Includes   the scholarly sources that will be used.

30

 

Paper   contains 5 full pages of content.

25

 

Shows   an appropriate level of analysis and critical thinking about the topic. Shows   an appropriate level of work and effort on the assignment.

40

 

Grammar   and punctuation are appropriate.

10

 

Reference   citing is appropriate and current APA is used consistently.

25

 

Total

225