Excellent! Good first draft! Please focus on including more key terms and concepts that we’ve covered thus far into your final draft. Make sure you substantively address why your research topic is an economic issue and sufficiently subject your thesis to economic theory and the course learning objectives, using supporting resources. Make sure to also go over the Research Paper Checklist, it is very helpful. Keep in mind that your paper should remain microeconomics focused. This means the topics should remain centered around impacts on company or industry. Keep in mind that the idea of the paper is to appropriately incorporate course concepts and terms into your analysis. The response lacks sufficient statistical evidence and supporting data. You are welcome to include graphical evidence to meet this requirement. Please carefully review the rubric with respect to supporting data, use of statistical evidence, the application of economic theory, and inclusion of learning outcomes. Overall a wonderful draft!
ECON 210 Module 9 Research Paper Final Rubric
ECON 210 Module 9 Research Paper Final Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus – Application of Economic Theory
10 pts
Paper makes great use applying economic theory to the topic (explaining the economics in the issue), includes economically logical conclusions, student excels at predicting future economic trends, events or conclusions based on the reasoning used.
8 pts
Paper makes good use applying economic theory to the topic (explaining the economics in the issue), may include basic economically logical conclusions/projections.
5 pts
Paper incorporates economic theory in explaining the topic (explaining the economics in the issue.) Little more than stating the economic theory is included. No use of economically logical conclusions.
3 pts
Paper makes no application of economic theory to the topic. Is just descriptive of the topic in nature. Provides no evidence student connected economic theory to topic.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInclusion of Course Learning Outcomes
10 pts
Paper makes great use of course material, readings, and supplements. Easily maps to a number of learning outcomes in the syllabus.
8 pts
Paper makes good use of course material and readings. Little outside supplements are included. Maps to a number of learning outcomes in the syllabus.
5 pts
Paper makes basic use of course material. Typically no outside supplements or research in included. Difficult to map to a number of learning outcomes in the syllabus.
3 pts
Paper makes no real constructive use of course material. One could consider this an opinion paper with no real supporting material. Difficult to map to a number of learning outcomes in the syllabus.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInclusion of Supporting Data
10 pts
Paper contains evidence of solid research effort drawing from many strong academic sources.
8 pts
Paper contains evidence of medium research effort in number and strength of resources.
5 pts
Paper contains evidence of minimal research effort or success drawing from few or weak sources (Wikipedia).
3 pts
Paper contains evidence of no real research effort including no real source of research.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Statistical Evidence
10 pts
Paper makes exemplary use of credible statistical evidence.
8 pts
Paper makes good use of credible statistical evidence.
5 pts
Statistical evidence is partial, weak or inappropriate.
0 pts
No statistical evidence is presented.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrength of Argumentation
10 pts
Thesis is well developed and supported, feeds conclusion. Contradictory views plausibly handled.
8 pts
Thesis is adequately developed and supported, only partially supports the conclusion. Contradictory views not treated adequately.
5 pts
Thesis is not adequately developed and logically supported, conclusion not supported. Contradictory views not treated.
3 pts
Thesis is not developed or supported. Conclusion missing or not supported. Contradictory views not treated adequately.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
15 pts
References are well documented in both the body and reference section in a consistent form. Many more than the minimum number of sources.
12 pts
References are inconsistently documented in body and reference section. References are not ideally matched to content. Five sources and at least three journals contained.
8 pts
References are poorly documented in body and reference section. References not appropriate to content or not current. Less than minimum requirements.
5 pts
Almost no references documented. Inappropriate references. Fewer than five sources or fewer than three journal articles. Reliance on nonquality web sources.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
10 pts
Writing is grammatically correct, clear and flowing.
8 pts
Writing should be polished for stronger presentation.
5 pts
Writing needs work for clarity, organization and grammatical presentation.
2 pts
Clear indication that this is a draft with serious need for review and editing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling
5 pts
No spelling errors that distract the reader from the content.
4 pts
Less than 1% of word total have errors in spelling that distract the reader from content.
2 pts
Frequent (3-4%) spelling errors that distract the reader from content.
0 pts
Significantly more than 4% spelling errors that distract the reader from the content.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFlow of Thesis and Arguments
10 pts
Organization is logical and easy to follow. Includes introductory overview and supportable conclusion.
8 pts
Organization is evident but could be strengthened.
5 pts
Organization is weak. Introduction and conclusion are not clearly delineated in body of work.
3 pts
Organization is almost nonexistent and represents just a free flow of ideas.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
10 pts
APA style is employed perfectly.
8 pts
Few errors in APA style and most are inconsequential.
5 pts
Many features of APA style are ignored.
0 pts
APA style ignored completely.
10 pt
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