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his week you will submit the final draft of your term paper. Use this template Download this templatefor your term paper.
Your term paper should:
Discuss the technical aspects of your topic in general terms.
Discuss the public policy debates relevant to the topic you choose. This section should cover arguments that favor and oppose the use of the techniques or products.
Express your personal opinion regarding the topic’s importance and the validity of the pro and con arguments. Within the personal opinion/conclusion, frame your position with an ethical theory from the six workable theories covered in this course.
Your submission must include:
A title page
The body of the paper, which includes 4–6 content pages, not including title or reference pages
At least three references from textbooks, websites, and articles that provide adequate justification and support your claim
Subheadings (technical aspects, public policy, and personal opinion/conclusion)
Appropriate in-text citations throughout the paper
A reference list with only the sources used in the body of the paper (All sources should be less than five years old unless recent research is not available, and at least one reference must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal. Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia as they are not considered reliable academic sources and will not be accepted.)
APA style formatting throughout your paper, using only one of these fonts: 11-point Calibri,11-point Arial,12-point Times New Roman, or 11-point Georgia.
Review the rubric for specific grading criteria.
Rubric
PHIL_434_OL – Signature Assignment Final Paper
PHIL_434_OL – Signature Assignment Final Paper
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
80 to >63.2 ptsMeets Expectations
Paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied course concepts. Paper includes several high quality, thought- provoking ideas. Topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of the assignment.
63.2 to >47.2 ptsApproaches Expectations
Paper does not demonstrate that the author fully understands and has applied course concepts. Paper includes few, if any, thought-provoking ideas or unique insights to the discussion. Topic is not focused narrowly enough for the scope of the assignment.
47.2 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
The paper indicates no understanding of the concepts in the course. The paper lacks any exploration of the subject by the author. The topic is unclear or too broad for the scope of the assignment.
80 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/
Cohesiveness
30 to >23.7 ptsMeets Expectations
Connections among subtopics and the thesis/topic are clear without being repetitive or redundant. Concluding remarks demonstrate analysis and synthesis of ideas. Writing and integration of source materials is eloquent and skillful.
23.7 to >17.7 ptsApproaches Expectations
Connections among subtopics are missing or forced. Conclusion is unclear or disconnected from the topic. Writing and integration of source materials is awkward or confusing.
17.7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Connections among subtopics are missing. Subtopics are not presented. Conclusion is missing or disconnected from the topic. Writing lacks skill. Sources are not present.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Evidence/Research
25 to >19.75 ptsMeets Expectations
Three or more appropriate sources are completely and eloquently integrated throughout the paper. At least one source is from credible, scholarly, peer-reviewed materials. Detailed, meaningful quotations and paraphrases aptly and accurately support the topic.
19.75 to >14.75 ptsApproaches Expectations
Fewer than three appropriate sources are used. At least one source is from credible, scholarly, peer-reviewed materials. Quotations and paraphrases are lacking or do not support several subtopics.
14.75 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Sources are missing. Paper lacks quotations and paraphrases.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA Formatting
15 to >11.85 ptsMeets Expectations
The assignment consistently follows current APA style format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.
11.85 to >8.85 ptsApproaches Expectations
The assignment does not follow current APA style format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing where needed.
8.85 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
No attempt to follow APA style format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.
15 pts
Total Points: 150
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