| ading Rubric for Topical Module Discussion Board Questions/Posts:
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Synthesis Course: Traumatology
Research Paper:
Synthesis Research paper (30 points total): 6 pages (not including abstract, references, or cover page), will be graded on: research of the topic of interest (should cover an explanation of issues, the context of the topic/position you are presenting, research evidence for support, evidence counter to your argument –with rebuttal, and conclusion), and a reference list in APA format, and writing quality.
Grades will be based on the following rubric:
| No clear attempt was made to glean information from the sources and fully integrate the ideas into the paper premises
0 points |
An attempt to include research was made, but links to premise were weak or missing
5 points |
An attempt to include research was made, but lacked applicability, or contained significant holes in supporting arguments
10 points |
Applicable research was used, but was lacking enough detail to fully support the paper premises
15 points |
Applicable research was used, but more detail would have supported the premises put forth in the paper
17.5 points |
Exemplary use of applicable and appropriate level of research detail
20 points |
- APA formatting: Cover page, abstract, and appropriate reference section with at least 10 peer reviewed sources. NO wikipedia. If you cite wikipedia, you will automatically lose all APA points.
| 5 or more APA violation types
0points |
Only 4 APA violation types
.45 points |
Only 3 APA violation types
.90 points |
Only 2 APA violation type
1.35 points |
Only one APA violation type
1.8 points |
Excellent.
No APA errors.
2.25 points |
- Grammar, spelling, and use of language (no contractions, no slang or colloquialisms)
| >10 grammatical/spelling errors
0points |
8-10 grammatical/spelling errors
1.55 points |
6-7 grammatical/spelling errors
3.1 points |
3-5 grammatical/spelling errors
4.65 points |
< 3 grammatical/spelling errors
6.2 points |
No grammatical
Or spelling errors
7.75 points |
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