I have included the instructions as well as the rubric for this midterm paper. I have included both annotated bibliography(AB) 1 and 2 for your references, however AB 1 was found to have non relevant sources for the assignment so you will need to find add’l sources. The sources should be PRIMARY sources only, so no meta analysis are allowed. I will also be attaching seperate files with instrctions on things that were found to be wrong with each AB so that it can be corrected for the term paper. Please let me know if you have any questions about this assignment.
This mini-literature review should be in APA 7th edition student paper format. It should be approximately 6-8 pages in length (excluding cover page and reference list). It should reflect a synthesis of your findings from the two annotated bibliographies and propose a study to address the gap in the literature. See rubric for additional detail. This mini-literature review should be in APA 7th edition student paper format. It should be approximately 6-8 pages in length (excluding cover page and reference list). It should reflect a synthesis of your findings from the two annotated bibliographies and propose a study to address the gap in the literature. See rubric for additional detail.
Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Purpose/Problem Statement
10 to >8 pts
Exceeds expectations
Identifies a relevant research topic and a thesis that provides direction for the paper that is engaging and thought provoking, The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the paper.
8 to >6 pts
Meets expectations
Identifies a relevant research topic and a thesis that provides adequate direction for the paper with some degree of interest for the reader. The thesis states the position, premise, or hypothesis, and is the focal point of the paper for the most part.
6 to >3 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Identifies a research topic but may be too broad in scope and/or the thesis is somewhat unclear and needs to be developed further. Focal point is not consistently maintained throughout the paper.
3 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Fails to identify a relevant research topic or is not clearly defined and/or the paper lacks focus throughout.
/ 10 pts
Analysis
30 to >25 pts
Exceeds expectations
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and draws original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.
25 to >18 pts
Meets expectations
Demonstrates an understanding and some critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Adequately compares/contrasts perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions but broader connections and/or implications are not as thoroughly explored.
18 to >12 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Demonstrates general understanding with limited critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Summarizes perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions.
12 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Demonstrates a lack of understanding and inadequate analysis of the research topic and thesis. Analysis is superficial based on opinions and preferences rather than critical analysis.
/ 30 pts
Evidence (Sources)
30 to >25 pts
Exceeds expectations
Provides compelling and accurate evidence to support in-depth the central position. Research sources are highly relevant, accurate, and reliable and add to the strength of the paper; and are effectively referenced and cited throughout the paper.
25 to >18 pts
Meets expectations
Provides essential, accurate evidence to support the central position with the required (7) research sources including 1 source from a periodical database that are mostly relevant, accurate, and reliable. Sources are referenced and cited appropriately throughout the paper for the most part.
18 to >12 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Provides some evidence to support the central position with only a few research sources. Some sources may not be relevant, accurate, and reliable and/or appropriately referenced and cited in the paper.
12 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Lacks sufficient research sources to support the central position and/or, if included, are generally not relevant, accurate, or reliable. Contains numerous factual mistakes, omissions, or oversimplifications. Sources, if included, are not properly referenced and cited in the paper.
/ 30 pts
Organization
10 to >8 pts
Exceeds expectations
Paper is effectively organized. Ideas are arranged logically, flow smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, Reference List, etc.).
8 to >6 pts
Meets expectations
Paper is adequately organized. Ideas are arranged reasonably with a progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes required components (introduction, body, conclusion, Reference List, etc.) for the most part.
6 to >4 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Paper is somewhat organized, although occasionally ideas from paragraph to paragraph may not flow well and/or connect to the central position or be clear as a whole. May be missing a required component and/or components may be less than complete.
4 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Paper lacks logical organization and impedes readers’ comprehension of ideas. Central position is rarely evident from paragraph to paragraph and/or the paper is missing multiple required components.
/ 10 pts
Writing Quality & Formatting
10 to >8 pts
Exceeds expectations
Paper is well written and clear using APA guidelines and standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors.
8 to >6 pts
Meets expectations
Paper shows above average writing style and clarity in writing using standard English and following APA guidelines. Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting.
6 to >4 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Paper shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English and following APA guidelines. Some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, and/or formatting.
4 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Paper shows a below average/poor writing style lacking in elements of appropriate standard English and following proper APA guidelines. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting.
/ 10 pts
Timeliness & Length
10 to >8 pts
Exceeds expectations
Paper is submitted by the deadline and meets the required length (6-8 pages for the body).
8 to >6 pts
Meets expectations
Paper is submitted within 1 day (24 hours) after the deadline and meets the required length (6-8 pages for the body).
6 to >3 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Paper is submitted 1-2 days (25-48 hours) after the deadline and/or is somewhat lacking (or exceeds) the required length.
3 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Paper is submitted 2-3 days (49-72 hours) or more after the deadline and/or substantially lacks/exceeds the required length.
/ 10 pts
Total Points: 0
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Criteria Ratings Pts
Purpose/Problem Statement
10 to >8 pts
Exceeds expectations
Identifies a relevant research topic and a thesis that provides direction for the paper that is engaging and thought provoking, The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the paper.
8 to >6 pts
Meets expectations
Identifies a relevant research topic and a thesis that provides adequate direction for the paper with some degree of interest for the reader. The thesis states the position, premise, or hypothesis, and is the focal point of the paper for the most part.
6 to >3 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Identifies a research topic but may be too broad in scope and/or the thesis is somewhat unclear and needs to be developed further. Focal point is not consistently maintained throughout the paper.
3 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Fails to identify a relevant research topic or is not clearly defined and/or the paper lacks focus throughout.
/ 10 pts
Analysis
30 to >25 pts
Exceeds expectations
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and draws original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.
25 to >18 pts
Meets expectations
Demonstrates an understanding and some critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Adequately compares/contrasts perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions but broader connections and/or implications are not as thoroughly explored.
18 to >12 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Demonstrates general understanding with limited critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Summarizes perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions.
12 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Demonstrates a lack of understanding and inadequate analysis of the research topic and thesis. Analysis is superficial based on opinions and preferences rather than critical analysis.
/ 30 pts
Evidence (Sources)
30 to >25 pts
Exceeds expectations
Provides compelling and accurate evidence to support in-depth the central position. Research sources are highly relevant, accurate, and reliable and add to the strength of the paper; and are effectively referenced and cited throughout the paper.
25 to >18 pts
Meets expectations
Provides essential, accurate evidence to support the central position with the required (7) research sources including 1 source from a periodical database that are mostly relevant, accurate, and reliable. Sources are referenced and cited appropriately throughout the paper for the most part.
18 to >12 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Provides some evidence to support the central position with only a few research sources. Some sources may not be relevant, accurate, and reliable and/or appropriately referenced and cited in the paper.
12 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Lacks sufficient research sources to support the central position and/or, if included, are generally not relevant, accurate, or reliable. Contains numerous factual mistakes, omissions, or oversimplifications. Sources, if included, are not properly referenced and cited in the paper.
/ 30 pts
Organization
10 to >8 pts
Exceeds expectations
Paper is effectively organized. Ideas are arranged logically, flow smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, Reference List, etc.).
8 to >6 pts
Meets expectations
Paper is adequately organized. Ideas are arranged reasonably with a progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes required components (introduction, body, conclusion, Reference List, etc.) for the most part.
6 to >4 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Paper is somewhat organized, although occasionally ideas from paragraph to paragraph may not flow well and/or connect to the central position or be clear as a whole. May be missing a required component and/or components may be less than complete.
4 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Paper lacks logical organization and impedes readers’ comprehension of ideas. Central position is rarely evident from paragraph to paragraph and/or the paper is missing multiple required components.
/ 10 pts
Writing Quality & Formatting
10 to >8 pts
Exceeds expectations
Paper is well written and clear using APA guidelines and standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors.
8 to >6 pts
Meets expectations
Paper shows above average writing style and clarity in writing using standard English and following APA guidelines. Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting.
6 to >4 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Paper shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English and following APA guidelines. Some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, and/or formatting.
4 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Paper shows a below average/poor writing style lacking in elements of appropriate standard English and following proper APA guidelines. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting.
/ 10 pts
Timeliness & Length
10 to >8 pts
Exceeds expectations
Paper is submitted by the deadline and meets the required length (6-8 pages for the body).
8 to >6 pts
Meets expectations
Paper is submitted within 1 day (24 hours) after the deadline and meets the required length (6-8 pages for the body).
6 to >3 pts
Progressing towards expectations
Paper is submitted 1-2 days (25-48 hours) after the deadline and/or is somewhat lacking (or exceeds) the required length.
3 to >0 pts
Does not meet expectations
Paper is submitted 2-3 days (49-72 hours) or more after the deadline and/or substantially lacks/exceeds the required length.
/ 10 pts
Total Points: 0
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