Final Paper Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist): |
· Use a 12 pt. Arial or Times New Roman font. |
· Double-space your paper and indent each paragraph. |
· Minimum of 1200 words Maximum 2000 (excluding title and references pages). This will be about 4-6 pages. Please include your word count. |
· Minimum of four (4) cited sources (one can be your text) using the parenthetical citations and the works cited page. Do NOT use Wikipedia as it is not considered to be a scholarly and reliable resource. |
· Use APA format and parenthetical citations right after cited material. (*See below for more information.) |
· Make sure your name is on your paper. Include a title page and a works cited page (no abstract needed). |
· Your paper should contain an introduction, a body, and a good conclusion. |
Grading Grid-Items | Percent | Grade |
Used scholarly and credible references/*Remember, Do NOT use Wikipedia as it is NOT an acceptable resource | 10% | |
Answer all questions with substance | 30% | |
Covering the main topic (body- integration of research with topics covered) | 20% | |
Content in introduction, conclusion | 5% | |
Making application of studies to own life | 15% | |
Balance – paragraphs similar in length – about 150 words- | 5% | |
Organization – following APA format (intro, body, conclusion) Includes student’s name (title page), uses double-spacing, includes works cited page, indented paragraphs, word count, and uses parenthetical citations in the paper. *No abstract required for this paper | 15% | |
Spelling and Grammar (-5 points for each mistake) | ||
Total | 100% |