Annotated Bibliography Paper

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Introduction

0 to 10 points

· Is there a clear thesis statement?

· Does the introduction provide a clear overview of the paper’s contents?

Content

0 to 50 points

· Are the issues raised in the topic properly treated?

· Are differing viewpoints considered, analyzed, and treated?

· Is the paper 8–10 pages?

Conclusion

0 to 20 points

· Does the conclusion offer a good summary of issues treated in the paper?

· Does the conclusion offer suggestions for further study?

Materials/Sources

0 to 40 points

· Does the bibliography contain at least 8–10 scholarly sources with proper annotations?

· Are materials properly cited and quoted in current APA format?

· Does the reference page contain at least 8–10 scholarly sources in current APA format?

Structure

0 to 30 points

· Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear?

· Are proper headings used?

· Is the treatment of the topic logically oriented?

Style

0 to 50 points

· Does the paper use current APA format correctly?

· Is the paper without spelling and grammar errors?

Total

/200

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