AIS AND ASSOCIATES AREAS INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS You will produce a research paper between 8–10 pages on a topic pertaining to Accounting Information Systems. Please refer to
Criteria Ratings Points Content 100 to >91 pts Advanced Assignment demonstrates thorough understanding of the subject matter. Clearly states the objective of the paper and links theories to practical experience. The paper includes relevant material that is correctly referenced, and this material fulfills the objective of the paper. A minimum of 8 scholarly resources is cited. 91 to >83 pts Proficient Assignment demonstrates limited understanding of the subject matter. Theories are not well connected to a practical experience or appropriate examples. An attempt to research the topic is evident, materials are correctly referenced. 5 to 7 scholarly resources are cited. 83 to >0 pts Developing Assignment does not demonstrate understanding of subject matter, and the purpose of the paper is not stated. The objective, therefore, is not addressed and supporting materials are not correctly referenced.Less than 5 scholarly resources are cited. 0 pts Not Present 100 pts Content 40 to >36 pts Advanced Assignment focuses on ideas and concepts within paragraphs. Sentences are well-connected and meaningful. Each topic logically flows from the objective. Introduction clearly states the objective; purpose of the paper. Conclusion draws the ideas together. 36 to >33 pts Proficient Topics/content could be organized in a more logical manner. Transitions from one idea to the next are often disconnected and uneven. 33 to >0 pts Developing Paragraphs do not focus around a central point, and concepts are disjointedly introduced or poorly defended (i.e., stream of consciousness). 0 pts Not Present 40 pts Structure 20 to >17 pts Advanced The paper is correctly formatted in current APA style (e.g., margins, spacing pagination, headings, headers, citations, references). 17 to >16 pts Proficient Paper does not conform completely to current APA style (e.g., margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, references. 16 to >0 pts Developing The paper does not conform to current APA style. 0 pts Not Present 20 pts AIS and Associates Areas Individual Research Paper Grading Rubric | ACCT531_D01_202340 Criteria Ratings Points Structure 20 to >17 pts Advanced Assignment demonstrates correct usage of formal English language in sentence construction. Variation in sentence structure and word usage promotes readability.
There are no spelling, punctuation, or word usage errors. Assignment meets 8–10-page length requirement. 17 to >16 pts Proficient Assignment occasionally uses awkward sentence construction; overuse or inappropriate use of complex sentence structure. Problems with word usage (e.g., incorrect context, tense, etc.) and punctuation persist, often causing difficulties with grammar. Assignment mostly meets 8–10-page length requirement. 16 to >0 pts Developing Paper demonstrates limited understanding of formal rules of written language; writing is colloquial (i.e., conforms to spoken language).
Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect.
Spelling errors.
Assignment fails to meet 8–10-page length requirement. 0 pts Not Present 20 pts Structure 20 to >17 pts Advanced Assignment uses appropriate language (i.e., avoids jargon, uses complex concepts appropriately). Writing is concise, in active voice, avoids awkward transitions/overuse of conjunctions. 17 to >16 pts Proficient Some words, transitional phrases, and conjunctions are overused. Ideas may be overstated, and sentences with limited contribution to the subject are included. 16 to >0 pts Developing Assignment uses limited vocabulary. Paper has difficulty conveying sophisticated concepts.
Only the broad, general messages are presented. 0 pts Not Present 20 pts Total Points: 200 AIS and Associates Areas Individual Research Paper Grading Rubric | ACCT531_D01_202340
