Unit 6 Assessment Research Paper Draft
Due Sunday by 11:59pm
Points 65
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Instructions
Develop: Research Paper
Evaluation Title: Research Paper Draft
The first draft is designed from the outline submitted on the Unit 6 Discussion Board. Please review peer comments and feedback as you write the paper. Consider the information presented in Unit 6.
The completed paper will be formatted in APA and include:
A title page in APA format
An abstract in APA format
8-10 pages of researched content.
Introduction that includes: statement of the problem, definition of terms, claim statement significance of the study, thesis
Body of the paper that includes: background for the research, presentation and analysis of the data, discussion of the research and data
Conclusion statement: analytical summary, thesis reworded, recommendations
A Reference Page(s) in APA format
Provide in-text citations in APA format
Submit the draft research paper along with the draft literature review.
Estimated time to complete: 6 hours
Rubric
Unit 6 Assessment Research Paper Draft
Unit 6 Assessment Research Paper Draft
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic
5.0 pts Level 5
Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable topic clearly addressing important points.
4.0 pts Level 4
Identifies a manageable topic that addresses important points.
3.5 pts Level 3
Identifies a focused topic that addresses important points.
3.0 pts Level 2
Identifies a topic that while doable, is too narrowly focused.
2.0 pts Level 1
Identifies a topic that is far too general and wide-ranging as to be doable.
0.0 pts Level 0
Does not clearly identify a topic or identifies a topic that is not relevant to the assignment.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Existing Knowledge, Research, and/or Views
10.0 pts Level 5
Uses in-depth information from relevant sources representing multiple points of views (3 or more) or research aspects (3 or more).
5.0 pts Level 4
Describes in-depth information from relevant sources representing at least two points of view or research aspects.
4.0 pts Level 3
Explains information from relevant sources representing at least two points of view or research aspects.
3.0 pts Level 2
Relates information from relevant and irrelevant sources. No clear point of view(s) of approach(es) are identified.
2.0 pts Level 1
Tells information from irrelevant sources representing a single point of view or does not identify points of view or approaches.
0.0 pts 0
Information is irrelevant to the topic. No clear point of view/approaches.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content EN304-CO2
10.0 pts Level 5
Demonstrates the ability to construct a clear and insightful problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of all relevant contextual factors.
9.0 pts Level 4
Demonstrates the ability to construct a problem statement, thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, and problem statement is adequately detailed.
8.0 pts Level 3
Begins to demonstrate the ability to construct a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, but problem statement is superficial.
7.0 pts Level 2
Demonstrates a limited ability in identifying a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement or related contextual factors.
6.0 pts Level 1
Demonstrates the ability to explain contextual factors but does not provide a defined statement.
0.0 pts Level 0
There is no evidence of a defined statement.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
10.0 pts Level 5
Organizes and compares evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.
9.0 pts Level 4
Organizes and interprets evidence to reveal patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.
8.0 pts Level 3
Organizes and describes evidence according to patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.
7.0 pts Level 2
Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing patterns, differences, or similarities.
6.0 pts Level 1
Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.
0.0 pts Level 0
Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion
10.0 pts Level 5
Assembles a conclusion that is a logical interpretation from findings.
9.0 pts Level 4
Constructs a conclusion that is logical from inquiry findings.
8.0 pts Level 3
Identifies a conclusion specifically from and responds specifically to the findings.
7.0 pts Level 2
Produces a general conclusion that, because it is so general, also applies beyond the scope of the inquiry findings.
6.0 pts Level 1
States an ambiguous or unsupportable conclusion from findings.
0.0 pts 0
States an illogical conclusion from findings.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Limitations and Implications
5.0 pts Level 5
Insightfully discusses in detail relevant and supported limitations and implications.
4.0 pts Level 4
Examines relevant and supported limitations and implications.
3.5 pts Level 3
Discusses relevant and supported limitations and implications.
3.0 pts Level 2
Presents relevant and supported limitations and implications.
2.0 pts Level 1
Presents limitations and implications, but they are unsupported.
0.0 pts 0
Presents limitations and implications, but they are irrelevant.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing
10.0 pts Level 5
The paper exhibits an excellent command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.
9.0 pts Level 4
The paper exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics or spelling with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.
8.0 pts Level 3
The paper exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication.
7.0 pts Level 2
The paper exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.
6.0 pts Level 1
The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.
0.0 pts Level 0
The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA PRICE-I
5.0 pts Level 5
The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.
4.0 pts Level 4
The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.
3.5 pts Level 3
The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.
3.0 pts Level 2
The required APA elements are not all included and/or there are major formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.
2.0 pts Level 1
Several APA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate limited understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references.
0.0 pts Level 0
There is little to no evidence of APA formatting and/or there are no in-text citations and/or references.
5.0 pts
Total Points: 65.0
