Assignment 1 and 2
Assignment 1: Topic Selection and Proposal
Due Week 2 and worth 150 points
The topic for the Research Project should be selected in Week 1 and delivered by the end of Week 2. Students should choose a topic that interests and challenges them, one that they see as a problem or challenge. In order to satisfy the requirements, students must select a topic from the textbook, explain why they chose the topic, and describe the intent of the research. The Topic Selection and Proposal assignment further provides students with an opportunity to receive feedback from the instructor before completing additional work.
Information at the following link is helpful in completing this assignment: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/658/03/
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1. Select a topic from the textbook that you want to explore in greater depth.
2. Provide an explanation as to why the topic needs to be researched and the problems and challenges that exist.
3. Analyze the topic, and describe the intended outcome of your research.
4. Describe the approach or actions that you will take in conducting your research.
5. Use at least three (3) scholarly sources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, Ask.com, Answers.com, Freedictionary.com, and other open source Websites do not qualify as scholarly.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
- Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must conform to the APA formatting requirements. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
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Points: 150 |
Assignment 1: Topic Selection and Proposal |
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Criteria |
Unacceptable Below 60% F |
Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D |
Fair 70-79% C |
Proficient 80-89% B |
Exemplary 90-100% A |
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1. Select a topic from the textbook that you want to explore in greater depth. Weight: 10% |
Did not submit or incompletely selected a topic from the textbook that you want to explore in greater depth. |
Insufficiently selected a topic from the textbook that you want to explore in greater depth. |
Partially selected a topic from the textbook that you want to explore in greater depth. |
Satisfactorily selected a topic from the textbook that you want to explore in greater depth. |
Thoroughly selected a topic from the textbook that you want to explore in greater depth. |
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2. Provide an explanation as to why the topic needs to be researched and the problems and challenges that exist. |
Did not submit or incompletely provided an explanation as to why the topic needs to be researched and the problems and challenges that exist. |
Insufficiently provided an explanation as to why the topic needs to be researched and the problems and challenges that exist. |
Partially provided an explanation as to why the topic needs to be researched and the problems and challenges that exist. |
Satisfactorily provided an explanation as to why the topic needs to be researched and the problems and challenges that exist. |
Thoroughly provided an explanation as to why the topic needs to be researched and the problems and challenges that exist. |
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3. Analyze the topic, and describe the intended outcome of your research. Weight: 20% |
Did not submit or incompletely analyzed the topic, and did not submit or incompletely described the intended outcome of your research. |
Insufficiently analyzed the topic, and insufficiently described the intended outcome of your research. |
Partially analyzed the topic, and partially described the intended outcome of your research. |
Satisfactorily analyzed the topic, and satisfactorily described the intended outcome of your research. |
Thoroughly analyzed the topic, and thoroughly described the intended outcome of your research. |
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4. Describe the approach or actions that you will take in conducting your research. Weight: 25% |
Did not submit or incompletely described the approach or actions that you will take in conducting your research. |
Insufficiently described the approach or actions that you will take in conducting your research. |
Partially described the approach or actions that you will take in conducting your research t. |
Satisfactorily described the approach or actions that you will take in conducting your research. |
Thoroughly described the approach or actions that you will take in conducting your research. |
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5. Conform to the APA formatting standards. Weight: 5% |
Did not submit or incompletely conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
Insufficiently conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
Partially conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
Satisfactorily conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
Thoroughly conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
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6. 3 references Weight: 10% |
No references provided |
Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. |
Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. |
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
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7. Display accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar and write in a clear and organized manner. Weight: 10% |
More than 8 errors present |
7-8 errors present |
5-6 errors present |
3-4 errors present |
0-2 errors present |
Assignment 2: Formal Outline
Due Week 4 and worth 150 points
The purpose of the Formal Outline is for students to organize their research and show the topical areas that they will cover throughout the Research Project. By breaking down the literature into various sections, topics, sub-topics, and details, students can divide large amounts of data into smaller, more orderly sections. The Formal Outline helps students organize their thoughts, stay on topic, and follow a logical order. It also provides students with the opportunity to show a progression of thought and direction, and can highlight specific areas of the Research Project that may need more or less attention.
The following article is helpful in structuring the paper: http://explorable.com/research-paper-outline-examples
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
- Provide an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
- Identify the main points and sections of the Research Project.
- Identify the sub-topics and details consistent with the main points and sections.
- Present information in an organized and logical manner.
- Use at least three (3) new scholarly sources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, Ask.com, Answers.com, Freedictionary.com, and other open source Websites do not qualify as scholarly.
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Points: 150 |
Assignment 2: Formal Outline |
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Criteria |
Unacceptable Below 60% F |
Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D |
Fair 70-79% C |
Proficient 80-89% B |
Exemplary 90-100% A |
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1. Provide an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. Weight: 20% |
Did not submit or incompletely provided an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. |
Insufficiently provided an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. |
Partially provided an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. |
Satisfactorily provided an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. |
Thoroughly provided an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. |
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2. Identify the main points and sections of the Research Project. |
Did not submit or incompletely identified the main points and sections of the Research Project. |
Insufficiently identified the main points and sections of the Research Project. |
Partially identified the main points and sections of the Research Project. |
Satisfactorily identified the main points and sections of the Research Project. |
Thoroughly identified the main points and sections of the Research Project. |
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3. Identify the sub-topics and details consistent with the main points and sections. Weight: 25% |
Did not submit or incompletely identified the sub-topics and details consistent with the main points and sections. |
Insufficiently identified the sub-topics and details consistent with the main points and sections. |
Partially identified the sub-topics and details consistent with the main points and sections. |
Satisfactorily identified the sub-topics and details consistent with the main points and sections. |
Thoroughly identified the sub-topics and details consistent with the main points and sections. |
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4. Present information in an organized and logical manner. Weight: 10% |
Did not submit or incompletely presented information in an organized and logical manner. |
Insufficiently presented information in an organized and logical manner. |
Partially presented information in an organized and logical manner. |
Satisfactorily presented information in an organized and logical manner. |
Thoroughly presented information in an organized and logical manner. |
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5. Conform to the APA formatting standards. Weight: 5% |
Did not submit or incompletely conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
Insufficiently conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
Partially conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
Satisfactorily conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
Thoroughly conformed to the APA formatting standards. |
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6. 3 references Weight: 10% |
No references provided |
Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. |
Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. |
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
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7. Display accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar and write in a clear and organized manner. Weight: 10% |
More than 8 errors present |
7-8 errors present |
5-6 errors present |
3-4 errors present |
0-2 errors present |
