Your second draft should include the following components:
An introduction containing a thesis, a minimum of three (3) body paragraphs, and a conclusion (meets the 4-page/1000-word minimum).
A minimum of three (3) references are incorporated as support, with at least one source being a peer-reviewed article.
All quoted, paraphrased, or summarized material within the text should be cited correctly in APA style.
A reference page with a complete list of APA formatted references.
Important Note: Review the rubric for more grading information.
The research paper is expected to meet the following criteria:
Minimum word count: 1000-1250 (approximately 4 to 5 pages)
Content and Organization: Contains an introduction with a compelling thesis, body paragraphs that effectively support the thesis by drawing on credible sources, and a conclusion that demonstrates a synthesis of the main points.
APA format: Title page; Times New Roman, 12-point font; double-spaced; 1-inch margins; running header with shortened title aligned left and page number aligned right.
APA citations: Appropriate in-text citations (APA) throughout the paper when quoting or paraphrasing; a separate reference page with only the sources that you used in the body of the paper.
Provide adequate support for your thesis with at least three appropriate references using textbooks, websites, and peer-reviewed journal articles (3 sources minimum).
At least one of the sources must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal.
Sources should be published within the last 5 years unless recent research is not available or if you are referencing seminal work.
Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia because they are not considered academic sources.
Grammar and Style: Clear and understandable language with no grammar or spelling errors. Effective use of transitions to show logical connections and to improve the flow of the writing.
The learning objectives for this research paper are as follows:
Select and narrow an essay topic.
Identify audience and purpose before beginning the process of writing an essay.
Formulate a strong, effective thesis statement.
Structure an essay using a strong beginning, middle, and end.
Develop and organize the topic sentences, the supporting details and specific evidence that support the thesis and essay.
Show appropriate development of the essay and the thesis using paragraphs that contain sentence variety and specific, coherent, relevant, and interesting details.
Make good use of topic sentences, transitions, and concluding statements within the paragraphs, which better links paragraphs in the essay.
Write an essay using proper research techniques and correct APA style.
Revise to ensure appropriate development with specific attention to cohesion, support, and organization.
Revise to include varied, interesting, and accurate sentences and word choices. Identify the common grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors in an essay and apply the rules of correction to effectively edit.
Demonstrate the use of constructive criticism when reviewing and critiquing.
Rubric
Second Draft Rubric
Second Draft Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Organization
25 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
The introduction contains a narrowly focused topic for the scope of the assignment and a thought-provoking or insightful thesis. The three-paragraph body contains connections between subtopics and the thesis that are clear and are mostly non-repetitive. The conclusion contains remarks that demonstrate some analysis and synthesis of ideas.
20 to >15.0 pts
Developing
The introduction may contain a topic that is overly broad for the scope of the assignment or a thesis that is too general. The three-paragraph body contains only loose or repetitive connections between subtopics and the thesis. The conclusion contains remarks that lack analysis or are disconnected from the topic.
15 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The introduction does not contain a clearly identified topic and/or thesis for the scope of the assignment, The three-paragraph body is lacking clear connections between subtopics and the thesis. The conclusion is missing or disconnected from the topic.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Evidence and Research
15 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
At least three appropriate sources are integrated throughout the paper. At least one source is from a peer-reviewed journal. Detailed, meaningful quotations and paraphrases accurately support the topic. All quoted, paraphrased, or summarized content is cited correctly in APA style.
12 to >8.0 pts
Developing
At least three appropriate sources are integrated throughout the paper, although a source from a peer-reviewed journal may be missing. Quotations and paraphrases are not correctly presented or do not aptly support subtopics. Most of the quoted, paraphrased, or summarized content is cited correctly in APA style.
8 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Less than three sources are referenced. The paper lacks quotations and paraphrases and/or lacks correct APA citations.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA Formatting
10 to >8.0 pts
Proficient
The draft follows current APA style and is free from errors in formatting, citations, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
8 to >5.0 pts
Developing
The draft follows current APA format with only minor errors in formatting, citations, and references. There may be a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
5 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The assignment does not follow current APA style with significant errors in formatting, citations, and references. There may be many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors that interfere with reading.
10 pts
Total Points: 50
