PhD Doctorate

Standard for Written Work

CONTENT 70% OR 7 PTS

_____The Introduction provides sufficient background and previews major points. (.5pt)

_____An attention getter is in the introduction. (.5pt)

_____A thesis statement is presented in the introduction. (1 pts) A thesis statement is a statement of purpose. It must be included in the introduction, it should include the major points you are planning to cover in your paper.

_____Topics are supported by specific details with examples and they are logically organized. (.5pt)

_____The paper clearly demonstrates your research. According to APA Format (.5 pts)

_____The conclusion restates the thesis and a solution or opinion is offered. (1pt)
_____Sources are sited correctly. Three (3) sources are used unless other-wise indicated in the syllabus (1pt)
_____ Paper meets the requirements according to the syllabus, length, content etc. (2.0 pt)
_____Differences between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate

_____Powers granted to the U.S. Congress under the U.S. Constitution

_____The checks and balances the U.S. Congress has vis-à-vis the Presidency and the Judiciary

MECHANICAS 15% OR 1.5 PTS
_____The paper is meets APA format, cover page, margins spacing. (APA style.) (.5 pt)

_____Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed. (.5 pt) Words highlighted in yellow should be capitalized
_____Sentences are well constructed with strong and varied structure. (.5pt)
READABILITY 15% 1.5 PTS
_____The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. (.5 pt)
_____The paper has a central theme or purpose. (.5 pt)
_____Ideas flow in a logical sequence. Paragraph transitions are present and the paper flows. (.5 pt)

__________ Total points