Discuss the relationship between school bullying and mental health. What are the findings? How can we explain the effect of bullying on mental health? write an 8-page long (double spaced, excluding th
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Research Paper Grading Rubric
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| Component | Excellent | Proficient | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Score |
| Abstract (5 points) | Summarizes the paper by stating the hypothesis or topic/research question or claim (100–150-word count) (5 points) | Summarizes the paper, states topic/research question or hypothesis, less than 100 word-count (4 points) | Summarizes the paper but topic or hypothesis is not mentioned. (1-3 points) | No abstract (0 point) | |
| Introduction (5 points) | The topic is well introduced, captures the reader’s attention, and sets the tone for the paper. Describes the importance of the topic, why picks up this topic, what is the purpose. (5 points) | Readers are aware of the overall problem, challenge, or topic, but the purpose or importance of the paper is not mentioned. (4 points) | Neither implicit nor explicit reference is made to the topic or purpose of the review. (2-3 points) | No introduction or very minimal introduction (0-1 point) | |
| Literature Review (35 pts) | Information gathered from 5-6 articles/books/other resources and these resources support research topic, or the relationship hypothesized in the paper. Detailed information given, explaining what is already known about the topic. Covers both sides of the story, for example, work that finds no relationship as well as work that does. (Extensively talks about positive, negative, or insignificant findings about the hypothesis statement). The findings/results of articles/other resources were thoughtfully compared, contrasted and/or connected to each other. States hypothesis clearly and unambiguously in one sentence. (31-35 pts) | Information gathered from 3-4 articles and/or a few articles do not fully support research topic. Some information given explaining what is already known about the topic from guidelines; may lack depth. No hypothesis stated. (25-30 points) | The findings of articles were mentioned with little and or no comparison or connection to each other. Information gathered from 1-2 articles and/or multiple articles do not fully support research topic. Minimal information given explaining what is already known about the topic consistent and lacks depth. (15-24 points) | No Information gathered from any scientific article/book/resource. Uses only unscientific resource such as Wikipedia. Discussion does not support research topic at all. No background information is provided. (14-0 pts) | |
| Theoretical Arguments (35 points) | Fully explains & analyzes why/how/in what ways the hypothesized relationship persists. Extensively discusses how/why/in what ways the stated social factors affect stated health related outcomes (health, healing, illness, disease, etc). Connects the topic to pertinent theories. (31-35 points) | Few or minor issues with analysis/reasoning of the relationship between the social factor and health related outcome. Content is moderately comprehensive; most opinions are backed with rationale and/or research but seems a little incomplete. (25-30 points) | Some type of rationale/explanation is provided but there are mistakes and/or inconsistent integration & synthesis of explanation for the hypothesized relationship (i.e., the argument does not support the hypothesis). (15-24 points) | No rationale is provided, and the content is mostly opinion without grounded research to support. (14-0 points) | |
| Conclusion (5 points) | Makes succinct and precise conclusions based on the review. Summarizes again the aim of the research, why this research is important. Talks about avenues for future research/policy makers. (5 points) | Provides concluding remarks that show an analysis and synthesis of ideas occurred. Some of the conclusions, however, were not supported in the body of the paper. (4-3 points) | There is minimal indication the author tried to synthesize the information or make a conclusion based on the literature under review and theoretical discussion. (2 points) | No conclusion is included in the paper or irrelevant conclusions are made. (0-1 point) | |
| APA Style & Format Grammar & Mechanics Citations & References (15 points) | No errors in APA style or format, No grammar or mechanics mistakes, Appropriately cites all information obtained from other sources using APA style in text and reference. (15-13 points) | Few or minor errors in APA style or format, Few or minor grammar or mechanics mistakes Few or minor errors with citing information from other sources using APA style in text and/or reference. (12-9 pts) | Noticeable errors in APA style or format Noticeable grammar or mechanics mistakes Multiple and/or consistent errors citing information obtained from other sources using APA style in text and/or reference. (5-8 pts) | Consistent errors in APA style or format that detract from the paper. Consistent grammar or mechanic mistakes that detract from the paper. Very inconsistent or no citation of information obtained from other sources using APA style in text and/or reference. (4-0 pts) | |
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