Research paper
PrinneJn15
research_topic_instructions.docThe final research paper is 8-10 pages.
It follows good essay structure with an introduction plus thesis, body, and conclusion.
You must use APA formatting: See web links for video tutorial on how to format APA style.
The paper must have references and in-text citations.
You will conduct an original investigation into one of these sociolinguistic phenomenon or question. Then, you will match your results to the data provided in the assigned readings for this class.
Primary research means that you will conduct a survey or do your own analysis.
Final Scoring Guide
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APA Formatting (13 pts) Reminders Use Times New Roman font. Use 12 pt. Double-space (Paragraph—spacing) Indent each paragraph (Paragraph—special—first line) Margins are 1” all around Left aligned Cover page Running head & page # in right header In-text citations and References double spaced with hanging indent and on separate page |
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Ideas and Organization (87 pts) Your research question is worded clearly. Your research question is in the introduction The introduction is interesting. Previous research is reviewed Your own research project is adequately described with language samples. Each paragraph is about 4-6 sentences. The outline has been followed You have transitions between paragraphs and sentences where they are needed. You have overtly shown the reader how the research results compare to previous research. The conclusion presents the results and analysis of the research. |
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Wording and Grammar (25 pts) You have a variety of sentence types—simple, compound, and complex. The vocabulary is appropriate for the topic. The vocabulary is appropriate for the audience. You have used expressions associated with written language and formal writing, e.g. no contractions, inclusion of the audience by using ‘you’ or ‘we’, who as the connector for people. You have used appropriate verb tenses, including simple present tense for stating facts and opinions and perfect tense for showing relationships in time. The form of the verb matches the subject (subject-verb agreement). Other grammar problems
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Punctuation and Mechanics (7 pts) Punctuation Reminders You have the first word in each sentence capitalized. You have proper nouns capitalized. You have ending punctuation—period, question mark—for each sentence. You haven’t broken up any sentences with unnecessary or inappropriate punctuation. |
