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Honors Astronomy Research Paper 
Journal Research APA Paper Science
Research an approved topic in astronomy. Submit one 3-5 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. 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. You will also prepare a 5-7 minute presentation which will be graded by a separate rubric.
Rubric Code: NX2X5W9
By rskinner
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

Meets highest expectations and is usually the result of thorough editing.

10 pts

Good

Meets assignment requirements, but could possibly be revised with more time involved.

7 pts

Needs Improvement

Does not meet the requirements. Perhaps rushed.

5 pts

Quality of Research

Excellent

-- 3 or more cited sources.
--Sources reliable and properly credited.
--Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights.
--Some Journals referenced are academic and/or peer reviewed
Good

--Fewer than 3 sources cited.
--Sources mostly reliable, with credit given.
--Most information relevant to topic
--Research of sufficent depth.
Needs Improvement

--Failed to cite journal sources.
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Surface research.
Content

Excellent

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Needs Improvement

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient.
APA Format

Excellent

--All sources given credit in both paper and bibliography.
--No more than three errors in APA in-text citation format and or bibliography section.
Good

--All sources given credit in both paper and bibliography.
--Four to nine errors in in-text citation and/or bibliograpby section
--Attempt to use APA format
Needs Improvement

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
--Little attempt to format in APA style.
Quality of Writing

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 5 spelling errors.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Needs Improvement

-- Correct word choice.
--More than 6 spelling errors.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Length/Organization

Excellent

--3-5 pages
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Almost meets page requirements.
--Organization, transitions slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Needs Improvement

--Does not meet page requirements
--Organization, transitions, lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.



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