Research Paper 10-15 pages
Lmarshall11
untitleddocument.docxGrading Rubrics
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Content: 50% |
Points |
% |
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Depth of research |
25 |
25% |
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Scope of research |
25 |
25% |
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Illustrations |
25 |
25% |
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Use of sound logic |
25 |
25% |
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Total |
100 |
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Editing: 50% |
Point Deductions (per occurrence) |
% |
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Spelling error |
-2 |
-- |
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Punctuation/grammatical error |
-1 |
-- |
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Sentence meaning unclear |
-2 |
-- |
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Misstatement of fact |
-5 |
-- |
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Total (not to exceed) |
30 |
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Organization: 20% |
Points |
% |
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Introduction; thesis statement contains at least two main points |
16 |
40% |
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Body text follows order of topics and main points derived from the thesis statement |
8 |
20% |
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Content subdivisions follow outline |
8 |
20% |
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Conclusion summarizes, complements thesis, contains no new information |
8 |
20% |
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Total (not to exceed) |
40 |
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Documentation: 15% |
Point Deductions (per occurrence; when incorrectly cited or missing) |
% |
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Title page in APA format (sixth edition) |
-2 |
-- |
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Abstract: 150–250 words long using APA format |
-1 |
-- |
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In-body citations in APA format |
-2 |
-- |
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References in APA format |
-5 |
-- |
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Total (not to exceed) |
30 |
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Category Totals |
Points |
% |
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Content |
100 |
50% |
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Organization and cohesiveness |
40 |
20% |
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Editing |
30 |
15% |
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Documentation and formatting |
30 |
15% |
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Total (not to exceed) |
200 |
100
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