Gather all the materials you have created for the Course Spanning Project assignments in this class.
Review and incorporate feedback from your instructor as you begin writing.
Reflect on what you’ve learned in this class as you consider your chosen topic.
Prompt
Complete your final project paper on the topic that you have selected.
Final Paper Requirements:
Minimum of 8-10 double-spaced pages (not including Title Page or References list)
Double-spaced
1-inch margins
APA format
Include an APA-formatted title page and reference page
Does not need an abstract
Should include an introduction, body, and conclusion
Images or illustrations are not required
Procedure
Note!
Due to the short nature of our class, no late submissions will be accepted.
Submit your final paper to the drop box as a Word document.
See the Instructor Guidelines page for general writing requirements.
Go to the APA-Formatted References page to see a list of APA-formatted references used in the course.
Consider the grading rubric when planning your assignment.
Rubric
Final Project Rubric (1)
Final Project Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMeets deadline
15 to >12.0 pts
Excellent: Has submitted assignment by the deadline
12 to >9.0 pts
Fair: Misses deadline by 1 day
9 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement: Misses deadline by more than 1 day
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAdherence to prompt
90 to >72.0 pts
Student followed the prompt and instructions provided for the essay including length requirement.
72 to >54.0 pts
Student partially followed the prompt and instructions provided for the essay or failed to meet the length requirement.
54 to >0 pts
Student did not follow the prompt and instructions provided for the essay if an essay was submitted at all.
90 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus of essay
100 to >80.0 pts
The student crafted a clear and concise thesis statement and all parts of the essay were relevant to the thesis.
80 to >60.0 pts
The student crafted a thesis statement that was overly general or unclear and/or some parts of the essay were not relevant to the thesis.
60 to >0 pts
The student crafted a thesis statement that is both overly general and unclear and/or little of the essay was relevant to the thesis.
100 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style and Quality
25 to >20.0 pts
The essay had no errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style.
20 to >15.0 pts
The essay had some errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style.
15 to >0 pts
The essay had many errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style if an essay was submitted at all.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources
45 to >36.0 pts
The student properly incorporated evidence from a minimum of 6 research quality peer-reviewed sources that is relevant to the argument.
36 to >27.0 pts
The student incorporated evidence. Fewer than 6 resources may have been used or most of the resources were research quality and/or most were relevant to the topic.
27 to >0 pts
The student did not incorporate sufficient evidence from research quality peer-reviewed resources.
45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
25 to >20.0 pts
The essay is arranged logically and contains all required sections.
20 to >15.0 pts
The essay is adequately organized and is missing at most one section.
15 to >0 pts
The essay has poor organization and is missing two or more sections.
25 pts
Total Points: 300
