EDUC 735 Research Paper Assignment Instructions The Research Paper for this course will be based on the topic you chose in the beginning of the course concerning teaching and learning. Your paper mu
EDUC 735 Research Paper Assignment Instructions The Research Paper for this course will be based on the topic you chose in the beginning of the course concerning teaching and learning. Your paper must be 15–20 pages and written in formal current APA style (refer to the current APA Stye Guide) The minimum number of resources for the paper is 10. All resources must be from scholarly or peer-reviewed journals (usually found from databases such as ERIC, EBSCO Host, or Info Trac). Resources must be diverse in nature, including articles from scholarly journals, books, and professional websites. The research aspect must be your diligent work in ascertaining current, scholarly resources to support your writing about the topic/issue. At least ten of your resources must be 5 years old or newer. If you use older resoures (particularly in the Historical Summary section), be sure that at least 10 in the overall paper are 5 years old or newer. You should not conduct original research for this assignment. The required parts to include are as follows: I.       IntroductionII.      Historical Summary (How did the issue develop and how has it been viewed in the past?)III.     Current Issue described in the present culture of educationIV.    Strategies that are in place to address the issueV.     Biblical integration (What does Scripture say about the issue?)VI.    Conclusion Sections I–IV are to be written using 3rd person and expository form. They must present fact and research supported by scholarly literature. Section V must be supported by Scripture. Be sure to view the grading rubric to ensure that you know all criteria and expectations for how your paper will be assessed.
EDUC 735 Research Paper Assignment Instructions The Research Paper for this course will be based on the topic you chose in the beginning of the course concerning teaching and learning. Your paper mu
EDUC 735 Research Paper Assignment Instructions The Research Paper for this course will be based on the topic you chose in the beginning of the course concerning teaching and learning. Your paper must be 15–20 pages and written in formal current APA style (refer to the current APA Stye Guide) The minimum number of resources for the paper is 10. All resources must be from scholarly or peer-reviewed journals (usually found from databases such as ERIC, EBSCO Host, or Info Trac). Resources must be diverse in nature, including articles from scholarly journals, books, and professional websites. The research aspect must be your diligent work in ascertaining current, scholarly resources to support your writing about the topic/issue. At least ten of your resources must be 5 years old or newer. If you use older resoures (particularly in the Historical Summary section), be sure that at least 10 in the overall paper are 5 years old or newer. You should not conduct original research for this assignment. The required parts to include are as follows: I.       IntroductionII.      Historical Summary (How did the issue develop and how has it been viewed in the past?)III.     Current Issue described in the present culture of educationIV.    Strategies that are in place to address the issueV.     Biblical integration (What does Scripture say about the issue?)VI.    Conclusion Sections I–IV are to be written using 3rd person and expository form. They must present fact and research supported by scholarly literature. Section V must be supported by Scripture. Be sure to view the grading rubric to ensure that you know all criteria and expectations for how your paper will be assessed.
EDUC 735 Research Paper Assignment Instructions The Research Paper for this course will be based on the topic you chose in the beginning of the course concerning teaching and learning. Your paper mu
EDUC 735 Research Paper Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Central Purpose 37 to 40 points The writer’s central purpose or argument is readily apparent to the reader. The thesis is well developed and clearly focused. The paper has a balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports the central thesis or argument, and shows a thoughtful, focused, in-depth analysis of the significant topic. The reader gains important insights. 34 to 36 points The writing has a clear purpose or argument but may sometimes digress from it. The thesis is somewhat developed, but it may not be clearly focused. Information provides adequate support for a central thesis or argument. The analysis is basic and general. The reader gains adequate insight. 1 to 33 points The central purpose or argument is not consistently clear throughout the paper. The thesis is unclear or missing. Information may support a central focus or argument at times, and some analysis is evident. The reader gains few insights. 0 points Not present Assertions 37 to 40 points Assertions in the paper are clear and supported by current, credible research. Appropriate portions in the paper are supported by current articles from scholarly journals and from other reliable, scholarly resources. Quality of resources makes the reader confident that the information and ideas can be trusted. 34 to 36 points Some assertions are supported by credible research. Some statements in the appropriate portions of the paper are supported by current articles from scholarly journals and from other reliable, scholarly resources. 1 to 33 points Assertions are made but not supported by credible research. Some statements in appropriate portions of the paper are cited, but it is not clear that the resources are current, reliable, or scholarly. 0 points Not present Organization 28 to 30 points The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning. 25 to 27 points The ideas are arranged logically; although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader can generally follow the line of reasoning. 1 to 24 points The writing is not logically organized. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning about what the author intends to convey. 0 points Not present Biblical Worldview 28 to 30 points After the issue/topic has been addressed from both sides of the issue in an unbiased, expository way, the author inserts what Scripture includes about the topic. Any assertions from the author are supported by Biblical examples and Scripture reference. 25 to 27 points After the issue/topic has been addressed from both sides of the issue in an unbiased, expository way, the author inserts what Scripture includes about the topic. 1 to 24 points Although the issue/topic has been addressed from both sides of the issue in an unbiased, expository way, the author includes some Biblical ideas that may or may not be supported by Scripture. 0 points Not present Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics 14 to 15 points Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Third person is used throughout the paper. 13 points There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. Third person is used throughout the paper. 1 to 12 points Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. The use of third person is not consistent throughout the paper. 0 points Not present Format 14 to 15 points Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. This includes both the body of the paper and the References list. 13 points Current APA format is used with minor errors in the body of the paper or the References list. 1 to 12 points There are frequent errors in current APA format in the body of the paper or the References list. 0 points Not present Sources 14 to 15 points A total of 10 or more professional references consulted are articles from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals (published no more than 5 years ago). There is at least 1 Christian resource. 13 points Less than 10 professional references are from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals (published no more than 5 years ago). There is at least 1 Christian resource. 1 to 12 points Less than 5 resources are five years old or newer. A Christian resource is not cited by the candidate. 0 points Not present Length Addresses Requirements 14 to 15 points The paper is the number of pages specified in the directions. The body is 15-20 pages. Additional pages include cover page, abstract, and reference list. The paper addresses all of the required sections. 13 points The body of the paper is less than 15 pages and does not include 1 or more of the following: a cover page, abstract, and/or reference list. The paper addresses most of the required sections. 1 to 12 points The body of the paper is less than 15 pages and results in an underdeveloped paper. It does not include any of the following: a cover page, abstract, and/or reference list. The paper is missing 1 or more of the required sections. 0 points Not present Page 3 of 3