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Informative Project Research APA Paper 
This assignment will be of your choosing, for example you may choose a position paper, a comparison contrast, or reflective analysis of any issue that is related to terrorism/homeland security. But, whatever assignment you choose must correspond to at least one of the course outcomes (1-6). This assignment must be between 3-5 pages and contain at least 3 credible references (100 pts.) Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the thesis, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: M5B775
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Superior 90% and above

25 pts

Above Average 80%-89%

20 pts

Average 70%-79%

18 pts

Failure 0-69%

0 pts

Quality of research

Superior 90% and above

--Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of thesis.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Above Average 80%-89%

--Cited 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of thesis.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Average 70%-79%

--Failed to cite 3 sources
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of thesis.
--Surface research.
Failure 0-69%

--Absent and ineffective sources
--Source reliablity not subject to peer review
--Information is irrelevant to thesis
--Information doesn't support any elements of the thesis
--Poor research
Content

Superior 90% and above

--Thesis interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Above Average 80%-89%

--Thesis somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Average 70%-79%

--Thesis too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Failure 0-69%

--Poor thesis statement
--Support for thesis is insufficient, and/or missing in depth or complexity.
-- Organization, transitions, introduction are poor and do not have clarity and/or appropriateness.
Bibliography

Superior 90% and above

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more than two errors in format or punctuation.
Above Average 80%-89%

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Three to four errors in format or punctuation.
Average 70%-79%

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Five to nine errors in format or punctuation.
Failure 0-69%

--No sources are properl cited in both paper and bibliography.
--More than than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

Superior 90% and above

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Above Average 80%-89%

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 3 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Average 70%-79%

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--No more than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met some style and/or min/max page requirements
Failure 0-69%

--Voice is inconsistent and inappropriate.
--Poor word choice.
-- More than 5 spelling errors.
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research







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