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aparesearchgradingrubric.docxAPA Research Paper: Grading Rubric
· Compose a 1,000+ word research position paper on the topic you have chosen.
· The paper should contain at least 5 separate paragraphs.
· The paper should contain the following elements:
· An introduction that previews the topic and brings the reader into the existing conversation
· A balanced discussion of the essential perspectives/positions on your topic
· A precise, persuasive, and pertinent thesis that encapsulates your position on the topic
· Sufficient and varied evidence to support your position throughout the paper, including logical reasoning and facts/data.
· Sufficient clarification of the relationship(s) between essential perspectives (including yours)
· Anticipation and refutation of counter-arguments or common objections to your position
· A conclusion that demonstrates the relevance and impact of your topic and your position
· The research paper should be written and formatted in scrupulous adherence to all APA style guidelines for its genre and include a title page, abstract, body, References Page, and in-text citations for all outside material, whether that outside material is paraphrased or quoted.
· Submit to the Digital Drop Box and to Turnitin.com.
· This assignment is worth 75 points.
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Research Paper Grading Rubric Content: 55 Points Possible |
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way: · The paper is at least 1,000 words. · The paper is divided into at least 5 distinct paragraphs. · The paper contains the following elements: · An introduction that previews the topic and brings the reader into the existing conversation · A balanced discussion of the essential perspectives/positions on your topic · A precise, persuasive, and pertinent thesis that encapsulates your position on the topic · Sufficient and varied evidence to support your position throughout the paper, including logical reasoning and facts/data. · Sufficient clarification of the relationship(s) between essential perspectives (including yours) · Anticipation and refutation of counter-arguments or common objections to your position · A conclusion that demonstrates the relevance and impact of your topic and your position
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All information and language from outside sources is appropriately quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and accompanied by an in-text citation that acknowledges intellectual property and authorship. |
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The language of the paper is clear, simple, and concise: no redundancies, vagueness, or awkward sentence constructions . The passive voice is used sparingly, if at all. |
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Readability and Style: 10 Points Possible |
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Paragraph and sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. |
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. |
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A variety of sentence structures are present. |
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No major sentence errors, including fragments and run-ons , are present. |
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The research paper is written and formatted in scrupulous adherence to all APA formatting guidelines for its genre and includes a title page, abstract, body, and References Page. |
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Grammar & Mechanics: 10 Points Possible |
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Rules of grammar and punctuation are followed. In particular, verbs , pronouns , commas , apostrophes , and semi-colons are all used correctly. |
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Spelling is correct. |
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Capitalization , italicization , and quotation marks are used correctly, when necessary. |
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Total 75 Points Possible |
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