Research Paper Outline for PSY200 Lifespan Development
Research Paper Outline
Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 5.
This assignment is in preparation of the final research paper. You will be creating an outline for you final research paper. Identify each section of the paper and include at least 3 sentences for each section as to what you plan to discuss in the final research paper. See final research paper instructions to help develop your outline.
To be included in the assignment:
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Body of paper (using the research paper instructions, identify the sections you will have in your final paper)
• Conclusion
Due Date: The outline is due on Sunday of Unit 5. Submit your assignment using the link provided in Unit 5. There will be a deduction of ten points for each day that the assignment is late. Assignment will be checked for plagiarism. You cannot reuse papers from previous classes since, as expected, each course in academia should create a new learning experience.
Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Research Paper Outline Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Proficient Exemplary
(0 – 40 Points) (41 – 64 Points) (65 – 80 Points)
Outline content Outline is not done or significantly deficient in meeting the requirements of the final research paper. Outline is adequate, though may not be clear or complete. Outline is clear and concise. It is developed to meet the requirements of the final research paper.
(0 – 10 Points) (11 – 16 Points) (17 – 20 Points)
Grammar and mechanics Significant grammatical and mechanical errors. Some grammatical and/or mechanical errors. Minimal grammatical and/or mechanical errors.
Clear and professional writing and format Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed Few errors that do not impede professional presentation Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free
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