• APUSOnlineLibraryPresentation.ppt: http://edgetest.apus.edu/access/content/group/science-and-technology-common/WEBD/WEBD311/APUSOnlineLibraryPresentation.ppt •Synthesis_of_Research_Paper_Assignment.pdf: http://edgetest.apus.edu/access/content/group/science-and-technology-common/WEBD/WEBD311/Synthesis_of_Research_Paper_Assignment.pdf
• Paper Grading Rubric.docx: http://edgetest.apus.edu/access/content/group/science-and-technology-common/WEBD/WEBD311/Paper%20Grading%20Rubric.docx •Undergraduate+Forum+Rubric.docx: http://edgetest.apus.edu/access/content/group/science-and-technology-common/WEBD/WEBD311/Undergraduate%2BForum%2BRubric.docx

Instructions: Create and submit a rough draft of your research paper. Be sure to properly format your paper and include citations, using APA formatting guidelines. As you are exploring different ideas for your paper, note the research paper will require you to submit 5-7 double-spaced, typed pages regarding a topic identified in the textbook or another topic relative to this course. Please refer to the attachments above for research paper writing tips and resources. It is important that you follow those guidelines and site your references throughout your paper and at the end of the paper. Upon completion, upload your research paper for grading. There are many resources in the APUS online library. Click the Library link in the classroom to view the library. Turnitin is used to assess the originality of your work–you want to have less than 15% originality. Written communication is an essential tool for any professional. Writing well is the result of practice followed by feedback and the use of relevant and appropriate sources. Therefore, the quality of writing is graded as part of this assignment. It is easy for students to plagiarize – cut and paste right into a text document. \\\”Many college papers are published on the Web and students can even become members of e-groups which, for a small fee, promise to deliver \\\’A+\\\’ papers on every topic. Ways to cheat are abundant on the Web.\\\”

Writing Assessment Rubric Exemplary 4 Accomplished 3 Developing 2 Beginning 1 1 Points Available Comments Introduction The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. The introduction clearly states the main topic but only partially previews the structure of the paper. The introduction states the main topic, but does not preview the structure of the paper. There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper. x 2.5

Paragraph Construction All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well. Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs. x 2.5

Sequencing Details are placed in a logical order and correspond to the structure presented in the introduction. Details are sometimes logically placed, but do not correspond to the structure presented in the introduction. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. x 2.5

Transitions A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected. Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent. x 2.5

Supportive Research Supporting research studies and/or reports are research-based and accurately reported. Supporting research studies and/or reports are not accurately reported. Research studies and/or reports do not support the discussion. Research studies and/or reports are limited and/or inaccurately reported. x 2.5 Quality of Information Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. x 2.5

Conclusion/Recommendations The conclusion effectively summarizes the discussion and provides at least two recommendations for further research. The conclusion summarizes the paper but provides only one recommendation for further research. The conclusion partially summarizes the discussion, but provides no recommendations. The conclusion is poorly constructed. x 2.5 Sources Citations References All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in APA. One source is not documented in APA format. Two sources are not documented in APA format. More than two sources are not documented in APA format. x 2.5 Mechanics No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. One grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Two grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. More than two grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. x 2.5 Timeliness All late submissions have a 10 point (10%) deduction. 10 Total 100 Submission Instructions: Submit your completed assignment!