english paper

Skill

Category

Below Average Competence

Average Competence

Mastered

Research

Total points 25

Paper includes at least 4 PEER REVIEWED sources

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5

10

All research is appropriately included (signal phrases, in-text citations, analysis for each instance of research inclusion):

· no hanging quotes appear

· all visual components (charts, images, etc.) are clearly labeled, analyzed, and attributed

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5

10

In-text citations correspond to full entries in the bibliography/references/works cited page (depending on the style used the page with full citations as a different name)

· no citation appear in the references/bibliography/works cited without a corresponding in-text citation

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2

5

Sections

Total Points: 25

All sections are carefully chosen and correspond to sections that typically appear in the discipline the paper is being written for

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5

10

The following sections are present and clearly labeled in the text:

· Introduction

· Background

· Alternately, an Overview section that combines Introduction and Background

· Problem Statement

· Research questions

· Additional sections each correspond to the needs of the project at hand

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5

10

Each section follows the formatting and development as discussed through the semester (please refer to the power points and lecture notes for detailed descriptions of each section)

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2

5

Language/Format

Total Points

25

Writing is carefully edited to exclude punctuation errors (comma spices, fragments, run-ons), awkward or unclear phrasing, casual language/slang

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2

5

Jargon used is defined wither in text (between two commas), in parenthesis, or in a foot note

1

2

5

Details of titling, referencing, and acronyms are observed:

· Acronyms are established at the first instance of usage (in parenthesis) and used throughout—no bouncing between the full name and acronym. Ex: Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

· All authors are referred to by last name only

· All titles are formatted appropriately

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2

5

Tone and style are strong, direct, avoid hedging phrases, do not include self-contradictions, exclude sweeping generalities and absolutes

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2

5

Address is consistent and appropriate:

· No 2nd person address is present throughout (you)

· No jumping between address occurs (ex: from first to third etc)

1

2

5

Organization

Total Points 25

Clear logic is present and followed throughout: all sections and paragraphs in those sections follow a clear pattern of organization

2

5

10

No part of the paper comes a surprise: the reader has a clear road map for understanding the development at hand (this can be achieved with strong and clear introductions, meta-language throughout the paper, section headings and sub-headings, and clear transitions)

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5

10

All research questions are addressed and answered

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2

5

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