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Research paper

Refer to Guidelines for Scholarly Paper Document

Rubric Code: NX37384

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Subject: Nursing

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

NSG 210 Research Paper
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Introduction Worth maximum of 3 points	Excellent	Good Topic is clear and explicitly stated in introductory paragraph.	Fair Topic is generally clear though it may not be explicitly stated.	Poor Topic/subject is unclear or confusing.
Content	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.
Conclusions Worth maximum 3 points	Excellent	Good --Conclusion is clear, concise, and includes restatement of introduction, sumation of information, and connection to course contents.	Fair --Content is accurate but not thorough. Major points are addressed but not well supported. Discussion somewhat aligns with course contents.	Poor -Content is incomplete. Major points are not specific, clearly stated, or well-supported. Discussion does not align with course concepts
APA Formatting Paper follows designated course and APA 6th edition guidelines for citation, Title Page, Reference List and Running Head. Paper is appropriate length. Provides a minimum of 2 relevant researc, peer-reviewed journals. correctly cites references.	Excellent --All sources properly cited per APA 6th edition guidelines in both paper and reference list.<BR> --Utilized APA 6th edition format for title page, reference list and running head.	Good --All sources properly cited in both paper and reference list.<BR> -- 1-2 errors in APA formating present.	Fair --More than 2 errors in APA citation or formatting present. -Provided less than minimum requirement of relevant resources. --Paper is over/under length	Poor --More than 3 errors in APA citation or formatting present. -Provided less than minimum required resources and/or resources were irrelevant or unrelated.
Grammar and Punctuation	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

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Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research

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