Sophisticated Transitional Sentences Often Part 2
The paper provides an opportunity for you to explore in some detail an issue within the broad topic of employment relations or labor-management relations that particularly interests you.
- The paper should be approximately 2000-2500 words.
- Please double space.
- Use Times New Roman 12-point font.
- Make sure to use APA Style (Links to an external site.) for your citations.
- Access an additional helpful resource (Links to an external site.) for writing your paper.
NOTE: Prior to turning in your paper, you must run it through TURNITIN. (Links to an external site.) I would recommend you do this a few days before the deadline in case this turns up any problems with your paper.
To do so, go to http://turnitin.psu.edu (Links to an external site.). Use the information your instructor will provide to access their services. Then follow the instructions to download your paper to “First Submission.” It sometimes takes several minutes for the program to analyze your paper. Eventually you should see your “Report.” The Report should include a percentage score and a color code. If the color is green or blue, you are OK. If it is yellow or red, click to see comments. The report should indicate where your text is too similar to a publication. If you have placed any identical passages TURNITIN finds and provide a source for that quotation, there is not a problem (even if your score puts you in the yellow or red zone). However, if the program turns up passages of more than one or two lines, this IS a problem. You will then need to either take those passages out, paraphrase them and cite the source, or indicate they are quotations and cite the source.
Rubric
Research Paper
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdeasExcels in responding to assignment. Picks a relevant topic and demonstrates sophistication of thought. Central idea is clearly communicated. Understands and critically evaluates sources, appropriately limits and defines terms. |
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100.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and CoherenceUses a logical structure appropriate to paper’s subject, purpose, audience, and disciplinary field. Sophisticated transitional sentences often develop one idea from the previous one or identify their logical relations. It guides the reader through the chain of reasoning or progression of ideas. Shows relevance to the audience. |
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100.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupportUses evidence appropriately and effectively, providing sufficient evidence and explanation to convince. Brings together information from several sources. Cites at least four references. |
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100.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyleChooses words for their precise meaning and uses an appropriate level of specificity. Sentence style fits paper’s audience and purpose. Sentences are varied, yet clearly structured and carefully focused, not long and rambling. |
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50.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanicsUses proper APA format (title page, running heading, page numbers, etc.) Reference citations are in proper form. Paper almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. |
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50.0 pts |
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Total Points: 400.0 |
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