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1) Using the GCU library databases, choose a topic relevant to this course; create a 2500 word (body content) research paper that consists of eight journal articles (at least four from the past 2 years).
2) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
3) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
50.0 % Research Paper Using Grand Canyon University databases, write a 10-page essay research paper.
Three-page or less research paper is irrelevant and consists of two journal articles or less, one within the last two years of publication.
Four-page research paper is underdeveloped and consists of three journal articles, two within the last two years of publication.
Six-page research paper is adequate and consists of four journal articles, four within the last two years of publication.
Eight-page research paper is proficient and consists of six journal articles, four within the last two years of publication.
10-page research paper is relevant and consists of eight journal articles, four within the last two years of publication.
30.0 % Content Comprehension
Content is incomplete and omits most of the requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Major points are irrelevant to the assignment. No outside sources were used to support major points.
Content is incomplete or omits some requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Major points are not clear or persuasive. No outside sources were used to support major points.
Content is not comprehensive or persuasive. Major points are addressed, but are not well-supported by outside sources. Research is inadequate in either relevance, quality of outside sources, or currentness. Irrelevant academic sources were cited.
Content is comprehensive and accurate; definitions are clearly stated. Major points are stated clearly and are supported. Research is adequate, current, relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment’s criteria. At least four relevant academic sources were cited.
Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive; definitions are clearly stated. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. Research is adequate, current, relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment’s criteria. Five or more relevant academic sources were cited.
17.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
6.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis and/or main claim is insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.
Thesis and/or main claim is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis and/or main claim is clear, forecasting development of paper. It is descriptive, reflective of the arguments, and appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis and/or main claim is comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
6.0 % Paragraph Development and Transitions
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are as appropriate to purpose.
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register); sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. Uses a variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written academic English.
3.0 %Format
1.0 % Paper Format (1" Margins 12 point-font Double Spaced Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier)
APA Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
APA Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
APA Template is used; Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
APA Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
2.0 % Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, reference page listing and formatting; (as appropriate to assignment)
No reference page; no citations
Reference page is present; Citation is inconsistently used
Reference Page is included which lists sources used in paper; Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present
Reference Page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources; Documentation is appropriate and APA style is usually correct
In-text citations and a Reference Page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is error-free
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