GRADING SHEET for 302V research paper Part I. Written Expression (all Part I. items required) Introduction          ____/ 10 Paragraphs with 6 + sentences Proper sentence structure Correct use of in-text citations 12-pt Times New Roman font Double-space the paper Components   ____/ 8 Write in clear and proper language Use correct grammar and spelling, no typos Use present tense and active voice Use proper punctuation; no quotations Style      ____/ 12 State your own original ideas Discuss your own creative interpretations Present well-conceived arguments using evidence from the original paper or the literature Present well-organized arguments Demonstrate changes from your previous drafts Reflect on how your writing changed with time Clarity     ____/ 2 Present information in a logical order Present information in a progressive order Thought process    ____/ 8 Present your ideas in the topic sentence Compose sentences that contain a complete thought Compose sentences that discuss evidence to support the topic sentence Write a clear conclusion sentence Organization   ____/ 8 State your topic sentence Provide evidence to support your topic sentence Engage the reader and create interest in the topic Provide a clear transition to the next paragraph Body   Part II. Topic Understanding (use Part II. Items for guidance) Q1. Research Significance       Q2. Objectives and hypotheses/study questions             Title page Literature Cited page ___/ 6 Identify the main goal of the research List the each of the research objectives Explain each research objective individually State the hypotheses or study questions Discuss the rationale for each hypothesis or study question Evaluate if the appropriate research was conducted to test hypotheses or study question Q3. Supporting Evidence ____/ 6 Describe the results for each stated hypothesis Explain one graph – o state the title o identify the x- and y-axis o identify the variables o examine the trends, results, etc. o determine if appropriate for type of data Explain one table or one chart Evaluate one photograph or one illustration Review a mathematical model Identify and discuss a possible source of error Q4. Conclusions     ____/ 2 ____/ 6 Determine the type of research – literature review, lab, field, modelling, etc. State the authors’ credentials Identify the main research topic Explain how this research fits into the Big Picture Describe the rationale-- "why"-- for the research Evaluate whether or not the research exemplifies a new contribution to science; explain why ____/ 3 State and explain each conclusion from this study Discuss the overall conclusions of this study Present the experimental evidence for the conclusion Identify and discuss possible errors of interpretation, analysis or conclusions reached Q5. Author's Interpretations   ____/ 2 Explain your reasoning for why you agree with the interpretations` Explain your reasoning for why you do not agree with the interpretations Q6. Future Research TOTAL ____/ 50  ____/ 2 Discuss an original idea for research that would complement or provide additional data to support or refute this study TOTAL ____/ 25 Grading sheet provided courtesy: Anne F. Cross, PhD, Tulsa Community College, 2020 GRADING SHEET for 302V research paper Instructions Choose any research topic on forests and submit a 1000-word paper following the guidelines above. Grading sheet provided courtesy: Anne F. Cross, PhD, Tulsa Community College, 2020
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