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Research/Scholarly Paper for Health Methods

*adapted from Cornell College

Rubric Code: TX4W25W

By Wellnesscoach

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Subject: Health

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Health Research Paper
	Exemplary 5 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Good 1 pts
Cohesiveness	Exemplary Paper flows from one issue to the next; resources tie together nicely supporting the topic.The evidence comes from a wide variety of valid sources.	Proficient For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with some disconnection. Writer does not always connect the relationship of the resources to the topic.	Good Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Not all sources used were connected to the topic.
Sources	Exemplary 5 or more current sources. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are reliable and trustworthy.	Proficient Fewer than 5 current sources that are scholarly papers and/or books. All web sites are credible.	Good Fewer than 5 current scholarly journals and/or books. Not all web sites are current information; Not all web sites are credible.
Layout, Grammar and Spelling	Exemplary Free of grammatical errors and spelling & punctuation. Six or more typed, double-spaced pages.	Proficient Noticable spelling, grammar and/or punctuation mistakes. Six pages typed, double-spaced pages.	Good Noticable spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes. Less than 6 pages typed and/or text is not double-spaced.
Citations	Exemplary Cites all data from other sources. No errors in text or bibliography in use of APA style. Scholarly form of writing.	Proficient Rare errors in APA style that are noticable. Cites some sources and data. Citations are inconsistent and/or incorrect.	Good No sources cited. Errors in APA style distract the reader.
integration of knowledge	Exemplary Demonstration of full knowledge of the core and health competencies with explanations and elaboration. Writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.	Proficient Author understands for the most part, the core health competencies and is able to apply this knowledge to concepts learned. Conclusions are not always supported in the body of the paper.	Good Writer does not demonstrate a full understanding of the topic and/or does not apply current health concepts learned in the paper.
Content/Topic Focus	Exemplary Thesis is well stated and pertinent to the assignment. Paper contains a "roadmap" for the reader. There is a logical flow to the topics/arguments. Conclusion follows clearly from the arguments and statements presented.	Proficient The topic is focused but the author does not take a position. The topic is too broad. Conclusion is acceptable.	Good Thesis is unclear. Supporting statements do not follow the topic. Conclusion is weak.

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Health

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