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Title Page-(5 points)
Descriptive Title- specific and concise /1
Title entered in upper and lower cases /1
Authors full name and byline /1
Running head all caps in upper left > less than 50 characters /1
Running head and page number 1 in upper right /1
Introduction-(11 points)
Running head and page /1
Title and heading entered /1
Begins with a problem statement /2
Provides evidence of a problem /3
Discusses how problem affects individuals and communities, society /2
Closes with indication of importance of this research /2
Review of the literature (20 points)
APA formatting- /1
Section header /1
Introductory paragraph to set scene and provides historical perspective & background /2
Sources are current and include primary and secondary sources on your topic /4
Addresses problem and need /2
Literature supports Method and Rationale /2
Clearly states research question /1
Organization of section is blended not a string of abstracts /2
Summary of Review and transition to methods /1
APA formatting for sources /2
References sources included /2
Methods (13)
Running head /1
Proper headings /1
Potential Participants are described /1
Research Design described /2
Justification of research design and method /2
Measures and research tools described /2
Procedures /2
Timeline to conduct study /2
References (7)
Heading centered /1
Complete list of every source mentioned /2
Original Sources-are included /2
APA formatting /2
General Writing Style (10 points)
Clarity of style and descriptions /2
Proper use of quotes and citations /3
Grammar, syntax, punctuation, appropriate tense, singular/plural match /3
Complete sentences /1
Submitted (4 points)
1 rough draft with revisions and editing /2
Brainstorming of title or use of inverted triangle to help with specificity /2
Total points (70)
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