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Opinion Papers
Comprehensive Learning Project Research APA Paper
Respond to question prompt with evidence to support your position. Submit one 1-2 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a References page with at least 2 resources used for the paper. You are required to show your understanding of the topic and interject your personal opinion (supported with evidence) into this paper.
Rubric Code:
KX9C289
By
MarkWaller
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Subject:
Political Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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APA Research Paper
Exemplary
5 pts
Average
3 pts
Poor
1.5 pts
Quality of research
Exemplary
--Cited 2 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.
Average
--Cited 1 source.
--Source mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis/topic sentence
--Sufficient information provided.
--Research of sufficient depth.
Poor
--Failed to cite sources.
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Information NOT relevant to thesis/topic sentence
--Information provided to support some elements of topic.
--No real research.
Content
Exemplary
--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Strong & well developed opinion supported with clear evidence.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Average
--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.
--Opinion is weak and/or not supported with clear & strong evidence.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis/topic sentence barely sufficient.
--No opinion nor evidence to support opinion any.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
References
Exemplary
--All sources properly cited in both paper and References page.
--Included at least 3 in-text (or parenthetical) citations in paper.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Average
--All sources properly cited in both paper and References page.
--Included 2 in-text (or parenthetical) citations in paper.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and References page.
-- Failed to include any in-text (or parenthetical) citations in paper.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics
Exemplary
--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 min/max page requirements.
Average
-- 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 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements.
Poor
-- 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 min/max page requirements.
Plagiarism
reliance upon sources
Exemplary
Student's work is original
- sources cited for direct quotations and summaries
-reliable sources
-does not heavily rely on Wikipedia, or other unreliable sources
Average
Student's work is not original.
- relies on paraphrasing
-sources are not reliable
Poor
Student copies and pastes information with citation.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
Political Science
Education
Types:
Writing
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