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Research paper 
Research paper
Research the controversial topic you choose. Submit one 5 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font following APA guidelines. Include a reference page citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. Sources should be academic (peer-reviewed journals, books, etc; Wikipedia and answer forums are not academic sources and you will receive a zero if you use them). You are encouraged to interject your personal opinion into this paper.
Rubric Code: BXB82W4
By codiedavis
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

100 pts

Good

80 pts

Fair

60 pts

Poor

0 pts

Quality of Research
30 %

Excellent

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

--Cited 3 sources.
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided.
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite 3 sources.
--Source reliability 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 topic
--Limited depth of research.
Poor

--Failed to cite any sources.
--Cited Wikipedia or answer forum.
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Limited information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided did not support elements of topic
--Surface research.
Content
40 %

Excellent

--Chose appropriate controversial topic.
--Topic 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.
Good

--Chose appropriate controversial topic.
--Topic 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.
Fair

--Chose appropriate controversial topic.
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Did not chose appropriate controversial topic.
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis not sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
References
10 %

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics
10 %

Excellent

--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 minimum page requirements.
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and minimum page requirements.
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or minimum page requirements.
Poor

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or minimum page requirements.
Plagiarism
10 %

Excellent

--Student's work is original.
--Sources cited and paraphrased appropriately.
--Reliable sources.
Good

--Student's work is mostly original.
--Relies heavily on paraphrasing.
--Some sources are not reliable.
Fair

--Student copies and pastes excessive amount of information but has proper citation.
Poor

--Student's work is merely copied and pasted from sources without citation.
--You will receive a ZERO on the entire paper if this is the case.



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