Students are expected to create a research paper in collaboration of below guidelines and PBL Task 2 and Task 6.
Research Paper Information In recognition of the variety of learning styles, levels of proficiency, and individual educational plans, students will meet the criteria of the Capstone research paper by writing one of the following types of research papers: the traditional format research paper, the reflective response research paper, or a combination of the two styles. Speak to your English Faculty Advisor for information about research approaches.
Research Paper Requirements Times New Roman Arial Tahoma
Page numbers in a consistent location according to MLA format. Double‐spaced throughout the outline, text, and works cited page. Minimum of five (5) sources, including one personal interview. Proficient level of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage. In‐text and/or parenthetical documentation Title page and a works cited page according to MLA format. Five to six (5‐6) pages in length, not including the title page, and works cited page.
Research paper Works Cited Research Articles (journals and websites) Saved to the project portfolio website as a Google Doc, with any referenced or quoted text
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Research Paper Rubric
Content | Organization | Documentation | Works Cited | Mechanics | 27 Superior Concrete Examples, Necessary Definitions & Explanations Clarified, Concrete Word Choice Aligns with Proposal | 23 Clear thesis plan/flows Thesis, Topic Sentences, Transitions | 20 Accurate Internal Documentation, Following MLA guidelines | 17 Correct format Sources (5) for paper written using MLA Interview correctly cited | Consistent/accurate Spelling, Punctuation, Word choice Length: 5‐6 pages | 23 Accurate/well developed | 20 Logical plan but some weak transitions | 17 Few mistakes | 14 Minor mistakes | 11 Occasional errors, but not distracting | 21 Acceptable/lacks sophistication | 17 Inconsistent organization | 15 Some improper citations | 13 Incorrect format | 9 Errors weaken effectiveness | 18 Little evidence to support thesis | 15 No apparent plan of organization | 13 Incorrectly documented | 11 Substandard form | 8 Distracting errors that interfere with clarity |
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