Research Paper Outline Assignment Instructions You will create a short, working, informal outline of how you plan to formulate your Research Paper. Please note that the outline should be a working ou

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Topic/Issue

5 points

The chosen topic is clearly identified and clearly related to teaching and learning.

4 points

The chosen topic is clearly identified, but the connection to teaching and learning is not clear.

1 to 3 points

The chosen topic is not clear and only loosely connected to teaching and learning.

0 points

Not present

Historical Summary

11 to 12 points

The historical summary of the topic is thorough and complete. The reader gains a clear understanding of how the history of the topic will aid in developing the ideas of the research paper.

10 points

The historical summary of the topic provides reasonable support for the topic. The reader can see the connection between the ideas and potential development for the research paper.

1 to 9 points

The historical summary of the topic is somewhat supportive of the topic or issue. It is not clear how the information presented will aid in the development of the ideas in the research paper.

0 points

Not present

Current Research

11 to 12 points

The current research is thorough and complete. The reader gains a clear understanding of how the implications of current research will fit with the ideas presented in the research paper.

10 points

The current research on the topic provides reasonable support for your topic. The reader can see the connection between the ideas and potential development for the research paper.

1 to 9 points

The current research on the topic is somewhat supportive of the topic or issue. It is not clear how the information presented will aid in the development of the ideas in the research paper.

0 points

Not present

Resources

12 to 13 points

There is a combination of Christian and secular sources from scholarly, credible databases. All of the sources for current research are less than 5 years old.

11 points

There are no Christian sources cited. Most of the sources are from credible, scholarly databases and are less than 5 years old (for current research).

1 to 10 points

There are no Christian sources cited. Some of the sources are from credible, scholarly databases and are less than 5 years old (for current research portion).

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

8 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. There are at least 10 sources cited.

7 points

There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. There are 7–9 sources cited.

1 to 6 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. There are 4–6 sources cited.

0 points

Not present

Format

10 points

Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. The format is short, bulleted phrases.

8 to 9 points

Current APA format is used with minor errors. The format is mostly short, bulleted phrases.

1 to 7 points

There are frequent errors in current APA format. The format is sentences or another format not consistent with the assignment instructions.

0 points

Not present