Final Project TOPIC: Traumatic Brain Injury among United states military personnel and NFL Football players This week you will be drafting a research paper of 6-7 pages (approximately 1500-1750 words

Criteria

A+ (100)

A (95)

B (85)

C (75)

D (65)

F (55)

F (0)

Possible Points: 15

15

14.25

12.75

11.25

9.75

8.25

Thesis Statement: The work includes a concise, specific, one-sentence thesis statement relevant to the student’s topic, located in the introduction and reiterated in the conclusion.

The thesis statement is clear, concise, and specific to the topic, including a unique perspective that is broad enough to make a case, but narrow enough so that the case can be made feasibly. Located in the introduction paragraph and reiterated in the conclusion.

The thesis statement is clear, concise, and specific to the topic, and is broad enough to make a case, but narrow enough so that the case can be made feasibly. Located in the introduction paragraph and reiterated in the conclusion.

The thesis statement is specific and appropriate to the topic but may be either so narrow that there is little room to make a case, or so broad that the case cannot be feasibly made within the scope of the paper. Located in the introduction paragraph and somewhat reiterated in the conclusion.

The thesis statement is provided, but the connection with the topic is unclear. The statement is too broad or too narrow to make a case. May not be clearly located in the introduction paragraph or reiterated in the conclusion.

The thesis statement is too broad or too narrow and is irrelevant or inappropriate to the topic. Not located in the introduction paragraph or reiterated in the conclusion.

The thesis statement is vague, unclear, and difficult to locate.

No submission.

Possible Points: 30

30

28.5

25.5

30

26

22

Analysis, Argument, and Discussion: The body paragraphs of the paper demonstrate original and effective argument analysis and discussion using evidence and are related to the thesis statement.

The argument is analyzed and discussed critically in each body paragraph, using multiple perspectives, with significant evidence from the different perspectives. Supporting details and evidence to justify claims are relevant, accurate, and specific to the thesis.

The argument is analyzed and discussed critically in most body paragraphs, using evidence. Supporting details and evidence to justify claims are relevant, accurate, and specific to the thesis.

The argument is analyzed and discussed critically in some body paragraphs using some evidence. Supporting details and evidence to justify claims are mostly relevant, accurate, and specific to the thesis.

The argument is adequately analyzed and discussed in some body paragraphs, with some evidence that may be weak or unclear. Supporting details and evidence to justify claims are sometimes irrelevant to the thesis, inaccurate, or missing specificity.

The argument is rarely analyzed or discussed in the body paragraphs, and evidence is rarely present or relevant. Supporting details and evidence are often missing, inaccurate, or tangential to the argument.

No coherent argument, analysis, and discussion present in the body paragraphs.

No submission.

Possible Points: 15

15

14.25

12.75

11.25

9.75

8.25

Writing Skills: Grammar, spelling, and syntax are appropriate for college writing.

The work contains no errors in spelling or grammar; choice of words demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic, always using relevant key terms appropriately.

The work contains no errors in spelling or grammar; choice of words demonstrates a good understanding of the topic, using relevant terms appropriately.

The work contains a few spelling and/or grammatical errors; choice of words demonstrates proficiency on the topic using relevant terms for the most part.

The work contains a few minor spelling and grammatical errors; choice of words demonstrates basic understanding of the topic, sometimes using relevant and appropriate terms.

The work exhibits consistently poor spelling and grammar; choice of words demonstrates a lack of understanding of the topic, often using irrelevant or inappropriate terms.

The work exhibits extremely poor writing skills; incorrect spelling and grammar limits the reader’s ability to follow ideas or thoughts. Choice of words demonstrates a lack of understanding of the topic, with many irrelevant or inappropriate terms.

No submission.

Possible points: 10

10

9.5

8.5

7.5

6.5

5.5

0

Structure and Organization: The work has a well-crafted structure and organization, including

introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs that reinforce and build upon the thesis. Each paragraph contains effective transitions. Length of the submission is appropriate.

The work is built around a clearly identifiable structure and organization, which brings a better understanding for the reader with a fully articulated introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are smooth and fully support the theme/thesis. Meets length requirements.

The work follows an easily identifiable structure and organization, with a clearly articulated introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are appropriate and all link to the theme/thesis. Meets length requirements.

The work is well structured and organized, with an adequate introduction, body, and conclusion.

Transitions often link to the theme/thesis. Meets length requirements.

The work shows an acceptable structure and organization, with an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are somewhat related to the theme/thesis. Meets length requirements.

The work shows a basic attempt to organize the material, struggling to differentiate the introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions often show little or no relationship to the theme/thesis. May not meet length requirements.

The work shows no obvious organization, lacking a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Does not meet length requirements.

No submission.

Possible points: 20

20

19

17

15

13

11

Use of Sources and APA Citations: The work demonstrates the selection and use of high-quality, relevant, and credible academic sources as evidence in support of the analysis and argument. In-text citations and reference list are formatted appropriately in APA Style.

The work uses high-quality, relevant, and credible academic sources effectively as evidence in all paragraphs. There are no errors in in-text citations or reference list formatting.

The work uses relevant and credible academic sources effectively as evidence in all paragraphs. There are only a few, minor errors in the in-text citations or reference list formatting.

The work uses relevant and credible academic sources mostly effectively as evidence in almost all paragraphs. There are minor errors in the in-text citations or reference list formatting.

The work uses academic sources adequately as evidence in most paragraphs. Sources may not be the most credible, relevant, and high-quality options available. There are some significant errors in the in-text citations or reference list formatting.

The work uses sources, however these sources are too few, mostly not academic, high-quality, credible, or relevant. Sources are not used effectively as evidence in most paragraphs. There are many significant errors in in-text citations or reference list formatting.

The work does not use sources as evidence or contains entirely inappropriate sources. In-text citations and reference list are not attempted in APA format or not present.

No submission.

Possible Points: 10

10

9.5

8.5

7.5

6.5

5.5

Incorporation of Feedback: The student integrated feedback from the instructor on previous Milestones to revise their work for the final paper.

Feedback was effectively integrated from previous Milestones. The revisions greatly enhanced the final paper and showed substantial growth over the term.

Feedback was integrated from previous Milestones. The revisions enhanced the final paper.

Feedback was somewhat integrated from a few of the previous Milestones. The revisions adequately enhanced the paper from previous work. Some additional detail and clarity needed.

Attempt was made to integrate the feedback from previous Milestones but did not effectively enhance the paper overall from previous work. More details and clarity of concepts are needed to effectively enhance the paper.

Minor changes made based on the feedback from previous Milestones without success, more extensive changes expected based on the feedback.

Little to no attempt was made to improve upon the submission based on prior feedback.

No submission.