Research Paper

 Write a research paper on a selected topic of project management,   

 Challenges of global virtual projects. Follow APA Format Mandatory.

     

Some good questions to ask yourself before turning in your research paper: 

  

§ Is the paper clear and concise? 

§ Is the title appropriate? 

 

§ Is the paper of optimal length?

§ Is the paper well organized?

 

§ Does the abstract summarize well? 

§ Are individual ideas assimilated well? 

 

§ Are wording, punctuation, etc. correct? 

§ Is the paper well motivated? 

 

§ Is interesting problem/issue addressed? 

§ Is knowledge of the area demonstrated? 

 

§ Have all key reference been cited? 

§ Are conclusions valid and appropriate? 

  

Final research paper (see rubric) with the following requirements (Submit by October 15, 2017.)

§ 10 -15 pages in content length plus cover page, references

§ 12 font-size, 1” margins, double-spaced, including figures, tables, etc.

§ APA formatted 

§ Minimum six (6) sources - at least four (4) from peer reviewed journals 

§ Include an abstract, introduction, and conclusion 

See rubric for more detailed grading criteria  

   

Research Paper Grading Rubric

   

Criteria/Categories 

Indicators/Levels 

 

Score

5

4

3-2

1

 

Abstract and Introduction 

_____ x 5 = 

/25

Introduction should be clear   with a preview of the main points 

Good introductory statement,   but the preview of the main points is lacking 

Introductory statement is   vague and main points are unclear 

Issue not clear and preview   of the main points is incomplete 

 

Main Points and Sub Points 

______ x 20 = 

/100

Main points are clearly   stated and developed; specific examples/supporting points are appropriate and   clearly developed; smooth transitions and well organized. 

Main points are clearly   stated but development of examples/supporting points are lacking; smooth   transitions between points. 

Main points are not clear.   Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.   Examples/supporting points are appropriate but need elaboration or are not   well thought out. 

Main points are not clear, Audience   cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.   Examples/supporting points are inappropriate for issue. 

 

Conclusion 

_____ x 5 = 

/25

Well-thought out concluding   statement that summarizes main points well. 

Well-thought out concluding   statement but does not summarize main points well. 

Does not have a well-thought   out concluding statement, but summarizes main points well. 

Has neither a well-thought   out concluding statement nor summarizes main points well. 

    

Spelling, grammar     and punctuation 

_____ x 6 = 

/30 

No more than two     errors in any of these categories combined 

No more than eight     errors in any of these categories combined 

Eight to twenty     errors in these categories combined. 

More than twenty     errors in these categories combined. 

/30

No more than two errors in   any of these categories combined 

No more than eight errors in   any of these categories combined 

Eight to twenty errors in   these categories combined. 

More than twenty errors in   these categories combined. 

    

Summary 

_____ x 4 = 

/20

Very interesting question.   Evidence that student has put a great amount of thought into the subject. 

A rather interesting and   challenging work, but student doesn’t show much excitement in the subject   matter. 

Satisfactory work, but does   not engage the reader 

Lack of writing skills seen   by the quality of work. The concept was clearly not well thought out.