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Short Research Paper
Short Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit one 2-3 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 the quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, the credibility of sources, content, grammar, and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
JXAAA3C
By
MischiefRN
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Subject:
Nursing
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Research Paper
Excellent
100 pts
Good
75 pts
Fair
50 pts
Poor
25 pts
Score
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Quality of research - 25%
Excellent
--Cited 3 or more sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to topic<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good
--Cited 3 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided <BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
Fair
--Failed to cite 3 sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Poor
--Failed to cite sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Score
Content - 25%
Excellent
--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good
--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Score
Works Cited/Bibliography - 25%
Excellent
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Good
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor
Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Score
Grammar and Mechanics - 25%
Excellent
--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No more than 2 spelling errors.<BR>
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Fair
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 3 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Poor
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 4 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Score
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Nursing
Types:
Presentation
Assignment
Writing
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