Select one of the topics listed below and write at least a seven page research paper. The title page and reference page is included in the seven page minimum requirement. Write the paper in your own w
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.Criteria
Excellent
75 points
Above Average
60 points
Satisfactory
52.5 points
Needs Improvement
45 points
Unsatisfactory
0 points
Criterion Score
Understanding of Material and Lesson Objectives
The paper demonstrates a through Understanding of the material and objective.
The paper demonstrates an adequqte understnding of the material and objective.
The paper is generally accurate and meets objectives, but at times lacking coherence.
The paper demonstrates marginal understanding of the material and lesson objectives.
Thae paper provides marginally complete and/or inaccurate information demonstrating little understanding of the material.
Score of Understanding of Material and Lesson Objectives,/ 75
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.Criteria
Excellent
75 points
Above Average
60 points
Satisfactory
52.5 points
Needs Improvement
45 points
Unsatisfactory
0 points
Criterion Score
Articulation, Synthesis and Analysis of Concepts
The paper is articulated consistent with the degree level integrating or synthesizing concepts in an original and innovative way.
The paper demonstrates a solid knowledge of concepts and theories with some individual analysis of issues.
The paper demonstrates an elementary knowledge of concepts but lacks original thought and analysis.
The paper is primarily paraphrased or quoted directly from the text or other sources.
Responsres demonstrate little or no individual analysis.
The paper demonstrates no indiividual analysis of concepts.
Work is poorly articulated and/or derived entirely from the textbook.
Score of Articulation, Synthesis and Analysis of Concepts,/ 75
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.Criteria
Excellent
25 points
Above Average
20 points
Satisfactory
17.5 points
Needs Improvement
15 points
Unsatisfactory
0 points
Criterion Score
Composition and Mechanics
Work is presented in a logical and coherent way. Followed all assignment and writing guidelines and is grammatically correct with few or no spelling errors. Followed APA writing style, if required. Meets required length. Submitted prior to or on due date.
The work is presented in an understandable manner. There was minor deviation from the assignment and/or writing guidelines and the paper is grammatically sound. There are minor deviations from APA format guidelines, if required. The paper does meets the required length. The paper was submitted by the due date.
The work is well composed. There are a few deviations from the assignment and/or writing guidelines and the paper is has some grammar and spelling errors. There are some deviations from APA format guidelines, if required. The paper meets the required length. The paper was submitted by the due date or arranged an extended due date.
The work is poorly composed. There are deviations from the assignment and/or writing guidelines and the paper has numerous grammar and spelling errors. The paper did not follow some of the APA format, if required. The paper was short of the required length. The paper was submitted past the due date.
Frequent errors in composition and presentation. Most of he assignment and/or writing guidelines were not followed. There are numerous grammar and spelling errors. The paper did not follow the APA format, if required. The paper did not meet the required length. The paper was submitted late.
Score of Composition and Mechanics,/ 25
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.Criteria
Excellent
50 points
Above Average
40 points
Satisfactory
35 points
Needs Improvement
30 points
Unsatisfactory
0 points
Criterion Score
Research Sources
Appropriate number of academic literature was researched from source that are full text academic journal, or trade magazine article(s) or books obtained from the SPC online library or other academic article databases, e.g. Jstor, Emerald, etc..
Appropriate number academic literature was researched from source that are not full text academic journal, or trade magazine article(s) obtained from othe other academic or government Websites, e.g. Cornell Universyt Legal Information Institute (LII), U.S. Department of Labor, etc.
Insufficient number of sources and/or researched literature obtained from Industrial, labor union or professional association Websites. e.g. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), AFL-CIO, Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
Insufficient number of sources and/or researched source(s) that are not considered academic literature. Or information from other Internet sources, i.e. News paper stories, Wikipedia, Social Media.
Did not cite or list reference for any literature and/or used inappropriate non academic sources,
Score of Research Sources,/ 50
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.Criteria
Excellent
25 points
Above Average
20 points
Satisfactory
17.5 points
Needs Improvement
15 points
Unsatisfactory
0 points
Criterion Score
Citations and References
All references and/or citations are in current APA style format. Applied proper parenthetical citation(s) and properly cited direct quotation(s). Reference(s) were listed in proper APA format. For every reference listed there was one or more citations and for every citation there was a references listed.
References and/or citations are in the current APA style format, but there were format errors with the parenthetical citation(s), and/or reference(s). When citing direct quotation(s) page number(s) were not included in the citation. Reference(s) were listed but there was no parenthetical citation(s) or cition(s) did not have a reference listed.
Did not reference paper in correct APA style format and/or did not apply proper APA parenthetical citation(s). References and/or citations are in earlier edition of the APA. Direct quotations were not properly cited.
Another style format, i.e. MLA were used for parentheticl citation(s) and or reference(s). Or did not list a reference for parenthetical citation(s). Reference(s) isted, but did not include parenthetical citation(s). Direct quotations were not properly cited.
Did not cite sources within the narrative and/or reference(s) and parenthetical citation(sor referenc listed are not consistent with any recognized style format.
Score of Citations and References,/ 25
Rubric Total ScoreTotal
Score of M6 Term Research Paper Rubric - 250 Points,/ 250
Overall Score
Overall Score
Excellent225 points minimum
Above Average200 points minimum
Satisfactory175 points minimum
Needs Improvement150 points minimum
Unsatisfactory0 points minimum
