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A. |
Cover Page |
0.5 |
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B. |
Page 1 of Paper of Text |
6.5 |
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a. Introduction paragraph with thesis present. Thesis is a strong, independent sentence. (1 point) |
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b. Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (.5 points) |
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c. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (.5 point) |
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d. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (.5 points) |
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e. Material presented in a logical order. (.5 point) |
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f. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (.5 point) |
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g. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point) |
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h. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (1 points) |
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i. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (1 points) |
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C. |
Page 2 of Paper of Text |
5.5 |
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a. Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (.5 points) |
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b. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (.5 point) |
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c. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (.5 points) |
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d. Material presented in a logical order. (.5 point) |
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e. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (.5 point) |
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f. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point) |
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g. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (1 points) |
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h. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (1 points) |
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D. |
Page 3 of Paper of Text |
5.5 |
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a. Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (.5 points) |
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b. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (.5 point) |
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c. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (.5 points) |
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d. Material presented in a logical order. (.5 point) |
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e. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (.5 point) |
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f. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point) |
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g. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (1 points) |
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h. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (1 points) |
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E. |
Page 4 of Paper of Text |
5.5 |
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a. Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (.5 points) |
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b. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (.5 point) |
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c. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (.5 points) |
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d. Material presented in a logical order. (.5 point) |
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e. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (.5 point) |
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f. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point) |
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g. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (1 points) |
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h. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (1 points) |
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F. |
Page 5 of Paper of Text |
6.5 |
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a. Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (.5 points) |
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b. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (.5 point) |
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c. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (.5 points) |
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d. Material presented in a logical order. (.5 point) |
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e. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (.5 point) |
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f. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point) |
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g. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (1 points) |
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h. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (1 points) |
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i. Conclusion Paragraph (1 Point) |
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G. |
Reference Page |
5 |
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a. At least 5 references are used – none of which are WIKIPEDIA (as content in Wikipedia can be changed by anyone at any time). (1 points) |
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b. Reference list is in APA formatting – including proper placement of article title, author information and publication year. (2 points) |
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c. All publication dates presented, including webpage ‘Copyright’ or “Last Updated On’ dates where appropriate. (1 points) |
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d. All photos, pictures, graphs, charts, etc have source citations by them in APA format, and sources included in reference list. (1 points) |
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H. |
Changes from Rough Draft |
5 |
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a. Changes from rough draft have been changed and updated throughout entire paper in final project. (5 points) |
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b. If no rough draft submitted before final project, then 1 point each goes back to each text page of project | |||
