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Faculty Recommendation
Describes why this paper was selected based on criteria listed below. Rates the selection a scale of 1-5, with 5 indicating the highest level of excellence. |
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Abstract
Summarizes the student’s research in the context of the course taken and in the field or discipline. This summary should include an overview of the topic, claim, research methodology, evidence and findings. It should also characterize any assumptions about the knowledge and expertise of the audience for the paper. |
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Departmental Criteria for Selecting Submissions |
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Content
The research study:
- Focuses thoroughly on an investigation, issue, or other academic inquiry in his/her field.
- Employs an innovative, thorough, and thought provoking approach to the particular research problem or subject of study.
- Clearly presents a claim and supports it with credible data (primary and/or secondary), logical reasoning, case studies, examples, and other appeals, as appropriate.
- Considers other sides or points of view (counterarguments) involved in or impacting the topic.
- Demonstrates why the student’s findings and position either enhance or are superior to earlier studies and/or opposing view points.
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Clarity and Style
- Introduction clearly presents an overview of the topic.
- The overall structure of the research study is logical, unified, and coherent. The study is clearly divided into subsections as needed and appropriate to the discipline.
- The writing flows in a smooth and logical progression; transitions between sections, paragraphs, and sentences are smooth.
- Conclusion brings research to a logical close, summarizes findings, and provokes further thought on the topic.
- Sentences are structurally sound and free of grammatical errors. Words are spelled correctly.
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Research
- The research methods are identifiable and sound.
- Primary research follows methods appropriate to the discipline and is supported by appendices as needed.
- Secondary sources are clearly and strategically cited in a citation style and format appropriate to the discipline.
- All secondary sources are listed in a bibliography in the style and format appropriate to the discipline.
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Total and/or recommendations
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