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MGT 309 - Logistics Research Paper Guidelines and Grading Rubric

Paper Description 1. You may choose from any one of the hundreds of topics listed in your textbook, but the topic must be

narrow and concise enough to cover in five pages. 2. You must submit a 1-2 page Research Proposal by the conclusion of Module 3 that contains the

following: a) Title of research paper. b) Background Information: A 150-200 word overview of the topic that you intend to prove,

analyze, or explain. You must integrate the Saint Leo University core value of integrity into your paper in some form.

c) A list of five references that you will use in your paper. 3. Your Research Paper must be divided into logical headings and the layout should adhere to the

following suggestions: a) Cover page: see Paper Format below b) Introduction or Background: choose either to use c) Current Situation, Statement of Problem, or Issues Addressed: choose one heading to use d) Analysis of Issues, Addressing the Problems, or Answering the Questions: choose one

heading to use e) Conclusions or Recommendations: choose one heading to use and develop conclusions

based on you paper’s objectives f) References: use this heading, then list sources below in proper APA format

4. Your Research Paper must make some sound conclusions and/or recommendations based on your research findings about the topic. Make sure that your conclusion or recommendations present something unique or exclusive in nature and are not a rehash of information in the textbook.

Paper Format 1. Complete document must be in proper APA format 2. Cover page: paper title, your name, date, class name, and professor’s name 3. Table of contents: outline of research paper’s contents 4. Abstract: not required for short paper 5. Written content: approximately five pages (1400-1800 words) not including cover page or References 6. Font: 12-point Arial, Courier, or Times New Roman 7. Line spacing: double 8. Paper must include the areas of analysis discussed in the next section Due Dates 1. Research Proposal: submit to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 3.

(This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.) 2. Final Paper: submit to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. (This

Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.)

Research Paper Grading Rubric Ratings:

Exceptional corresponds to an A (90-100). Performance is outstanding; significantly above the usual expectations.

Proficient corresponds to a grade of B- to B+ (80-89%). Skills are at the level of expectation.

Basic corresponds to a C to C+ (70-79%). Skills are acceptable but improvements are needed to meet expectations well.

Novice corresponds to a D to C- (60-69%). Performance is weak; the skills are not sufficiently demonstrated at this time.

0 This criterion is missing or not in evidence.

Competency Ratings and Points

0 Novice Basic Proficient Exceptional

1. Proficiency, Knowledge, and Research Depth (20% of total score)

0-11

Does not use readings and research sources to

support premises.

12-13

Alludes to the readings and research sources to

support premises.

14-15

Refers to specific examples and theories

from the readings to support premises.

16-17

Supports premises with specific examples and theories from a diverse source of readings and

research sources.

18-20

2. Synthesis, Analysis, and Comprehension (20% of total score)

0-11

Does not integrate personal observations or

knowledge.

12-13

Integrates personal observations and

knowledge in a cursory manner.

14-15

Integrates personal observations and

knowledge in an accurate way.

16-17

Integrates personal observations and

knowledge in an accurate and highly insightful way.

18-20

3. Demonstration of Theory Knowledge and Usage (25% of total score)

0-14

Theoretical terminology is ignored or misused.

15-16

Terminology partially matches the textbook and

class material.

17-19

Terminology matches the textbook and class

material completely.

20-22

Terminology matches. Messages are

crisp and persuasive.

23-25

4. Organization, formulation, logic, and Identification of Key Points (15% of total score)

0-8

Content is disorganized, points of response are

not distinct, and information is not logically

sequenced. 9

Content is somewhat disorganized, points of

response are distinct, but information is not logically

sequenced.

10-11

Content is organized, points of response are

distinct, and information is logically sequenced.

12-13

Content is organized, points of response are

distinct, and information is logically sequenced; key points are made

obvious.

14-15

5. Grammar, Composition, Word Choice, Sentence Structure, and Terminology (10% of total score)

0-5

Word choice and sentence structure are

not suitable for university level work.

6

Word choice and sentence structure are

not suitable for graduate level work.

7

Word choice and sentence structure are

suitable for graduate level work.

8

Word choice and sentence structure are

suitable for graduate level work.

9-10

6. Formatting, Layout, & APA Style (10% of total score)

0-5

Regular grammar, composition, and APA errors that create an

obstacle. 6

Periodic grammar, composition, and APA

errors.

7

Minimal grammar, composition, and APA

errors. 8

Errors are rare.

9-10

Total 100

Note: Competencies 1-3 account for 65% of the total score; competencies 4-6 account for 35% of the total score.