Research Paper

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Abstract

0 to 5 points

· Is there a clear abstract statement? What is the topic you are going to address?

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

Content

0 to 150 points

· Is each step completed with clear, distinct sections (with separate headings for each section), and is all of the content from the outlined steps addressed in a thorough manner?

· Are the main points of each subsection of the steps thoroughly addressed?

· Does a thorough, specific discussion of the article exist?

· Does a clear application to the problem-solving approach with each step and recommendation plan exist?

· Are each of the steps clearly supported with examples and research?

Conclusion

0 to 5 points

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

· Does the conclusion offer suggestions for future use of topics/relevance/purpose?

Materials/

Sources

0 to 20 points

· Does the reference page contain at least 5 scholarly sources?

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

· Are the sources less than 5 years old?

· Are the sources evident within the paper?

· Was the SafeAssign origninality score within the proper range/submitted?

Structure

0 to 10 points

· Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear?

· Are proper headings used?

· Is the treatment of the topic logically oriented?

· Is the required length met?

Style

0 to 10 points

· Does the paper use current APA format correctly?

· Is the paper without spelling and grammatical errors?

Total

/200

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