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G/T Research FINAL Synthesis Paper

The preliminary document to the synthesis that combines student's experience with review of the literature, demonstrating integration of resources into the synthesis of information. Student must use proper MLA format for citations and incorporate 10-15 resources in the body of the outline.

Rubric Code: FXW3329

By wlprofedixon

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Grade Levels: 9-12

G/T Research Synthesis Paper Content SLO evaluation
	4/Superior 4 pts	3/Proficient 3 pts	2/Adequate 2 pts	1/Insufficient 1 pts
Integration of Knowledge Enter description	4/Superior The author demonstrates full understanding and has applied concepts learned through the research. Concepts are integrated into the writer's own insights. Writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.	3/Proficient The author demonstrates general understanding and has applied general concepts learned from research. Some conclusions are not supported in the body of the paper or points in the paper are insufficiently addressed in the conclusion.	2/Adequate The author demonstrates basic to cursory understanding and has superficially applied concepts learned from research. Few conclusions are supported in the body of the paper or points in the paper are not addressed in the conclusion.	1/Insufficient The author does not demonstrate full understanding nor has applied concepts learned in the research. Conclusion is insufficiently supported.
Topic/Issue Focus Enter description	4/Superior The topic/issue/question is focused narrowly enough for the scope of the assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper either with a statement of a position or a hypothesis.	3/Proficient The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic/issue/question but the position is ambiguous.	2/Adequate The topic is to broad to be addressed in the assignment. The paper is about a specific topic/issue/question but the position is unclear.	1/Insufficient The topic is not clearly defined. There is no clear statement of position or hypothesis.
Depth of Discussion Enter description	4/Superior In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper.	3/Proficient In-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper.	2/Adequate The writer has omitted pertinent content or content runs on in excess. Quotes from others outweigh writer's own ideas in excess.	1/Insufficient Cursory discussion in all sections of the paper or brief discussion in some sections.
Commentary
Cohesiveness	4/Superior Author ties together information from 10-15 credible sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next with smooth transitions. Writing demonstrates and understanding of the relationship among material from all sources.	3/Proficient In general, author ties together information from at least 10 sources. Paper flows with adequate transitions/ Writing demonstrates understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.	2/Adequate On occasion writing ties together in information from fewer than required sources. Paper does not flow, disjointedness is apparent. Writing does not demonstrate full understanding of relationship among the material from all sources.	1/Insufficient Information is not tied together. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are needed to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate understanding of the relationship among resources.
Spelling & Grammar	4/Superior No spelling or grammar mistakes.	3/Proficient Minimal spelling or grammar mistakes	2/Adequate Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes	1/Insufficient Unacceptable number of spelling and grammar mistakes
Literacy SLO Evaluation
	4/Superior 4 pts	3/Proficient 3 pts	2/Adequate 2 pts	1/Insufficient 1 pts
Integration of Resources	4/Superior 10-15 current, credible sources of which at least half are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background and specialized sources. Special interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such when cited. All websites utilized are authoritative.	3/Proficient At least 10 current, credible sources of which at least half are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background and specialized sources. Special interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such when cited. All websites utilized are authoritative.	2/Adequate Fewer than 10 current, credible sources of which fewer than half are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Special interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such when cited. All websites utilized are credible.	1/Insufficient Fewer than 8 current, credible sources of which fewer than half are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized are credible and/or sources may not be current.
Citations in MLA format	4/Superior Accurately cites all data obtained from outside courses. In-text citations and bibliography strictly adhere to MLA format.	3/Proficient Cites most data obtained from outside courses. In-text citations and bibliography generally adhere to MLA format.	2/Adequate Cites some data obtained from outside courses. In-text citations and bibliography somewhat adhere to MLA format either inconsistently or incorrectly.	1/Insufficient Sources are not cited in MLA format, bibliography does not adhere to MLA style.
Data Collection	4/Superior Clearly and thoroughly describes process of gathering data, procedure(s) used, population from which data was gathered, question types	3/Proficient Described adequately process of gathering data, procedure(s) used, population from which data was gathered, question types	2/Adequate Mentioned superficially process of gathering data, procedure(s) used, population from which data was gathered, question types	1/Insufficient Inadequate (or not mentioned) process of gathering data, procedure(s) used, population from which data was gathered, question types
Data Analysis	4/Superior Analyzed and triangulated thoroughly Supported or refuted by other secondary resources. Data chart/graphs included with clear explanation and analysis as well as implications of results	3/Proficient Analyzed and triangulated adequately with some mention of secondary sources that support findings. Data chart/graphs are described, analysis is adequate, allusion to implications is included	2/Adequate Data are described but not actually analyzed with no relation to secondary sources supports of findings. Data chart/graphs, if included,are described superficially, analysis is superficial, implications not included or vague.	1/Insufficient Data are superficially described and linked to other sources. Any charts/graphs are described vs analyzed, implications not included or restate the obvious
Integration of Data	4/Superior Data collection is integrated into most all parts of the paper (where appropriate) seamlessly and effectively. Fits well into context where integrated	3/Proficient Student's data is mentioned and integrated adequately into other parts of the paper. Fits into context where integrated	2/Adequate Student's data is mentioned but not well integrated throughout the body of the paper. Feels contrived or forced into context	1/Insufficient Data collection is almost exclusively isolated into its own section of the paper

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