week 7

Category

Points

%

Description

Content

10

40

Discusses which topic scenario has been chosen and why, and how the topic is important to the study of cultural diversity.

Research Goals and Plan

10

40

Describes what the student expects to find and or what the students would be interested in learning; describes how the student plans to go about his or her research.

Organization and Editing

3

12

Proposal is well written, well organized, and free from errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Formatting

2

8

Proposal is in correct APA format, with a Title page.

Total

25

100

A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Category

Points

%

Description

Outline and Organization

35

47

Outline lists the main topics the project will cover and incorporates the key elements of the chosen topic scenario; outline is clearly written and well organized.

Reference List

30

40

Reference list contains at least four credible sources.

Formatting

10

13

Submission is in correct APA format, with a Title page.

Total

75

100

A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Category

Points

%

Description

Content

105

70.2

Addresses each component of the chosen topic scenario, integrating concrete examples and strategies, and uses information from sources to support points.

Documentation & Formatting

15

10

Follows correct APA format, including a Title page and reference page with at least four credible sources.

Organization & Cohesiveness

10

6.6

Cohesive and well organized, with a clear introduction and a conclusion that summarizes the paper’s key points.

Editing

10

6.6

Uses proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Length

10

6.6

Meets minimum length requirement of six to eight pages of text.

Total

150

100

A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.