The APA Research Paper must follow the guidelines set forth by the American Psychological Association. The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/Links to an external site.) that will assist with APA writing. The research paper should focus on a current trend, event or issues occurring in your field of study.
The APA research paper will be graded pursuant to the guidelines set forth in Exhibit B. Students are expected to understand these guidelines and ensure that their assignments incorporate them.
The research paper involves two major activities:
- Outlining for APA Research Paper: You must submit a detailed outline of your research paper. Outlines may be in one of several formats, as directed by your course instructor, but all outlines must include the following: (i) a separate outline point for each paragraph, (ii) a point for your introduction that includes your thesis statement, (iii) at least three (3) body paragraph points, each with at least two subpoints illustrating the paragraph’s topic, and (iv) a point for a concluding paragraph. Your outline should be single spaced and no shorter than a full page.
- Writing the APA Research Paper: The paper should be between five and seven pages in length (not including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.) and incorporate a minimum of seven (7) credible references. The paper must be written and presented in APA style (including, margins, citations, headings, etc.). You will be responsible for submitting a rough draft, the final paper and presenting your findings to the class.
Also I’m a second language student, so please do not use too much complex english words.
My thesis is:
Research has shown that the benefits of annual influenza vaccination in older adults residing in long term care facilites outweigh the risks because vaccines have been shown to prevent widespread disease outbreaks in long term facilities.
Below is a copy of the grading rubics.
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Thesis
Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point; it takes a stand. Thesis contains a minimum of three (3) main points. Thesis appears in the proper position within the selected outline style.
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Content
Each main point (I, II, and III) contains complete topic sentences, definitions/explanations, evidence/support sentences, and connecting /transitional sentences pursuant to the provided outline format. Included information clearly relates to the main point being discussed AND the student’s thesis statement. Outline includes a diverse set of supporting details, statistics, examples, and/or evidence for each main point (I, II, and III) – all of which directly support the thesis statement.
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Formatting Requirements
Student utilizes the sentence outline structure template provided by the instructor. The introduction, main points (sections I, II, and III) and the conclusion sentences are completed. All main section headings have been labeled in a logical manner mirroring the main points listed in the thesis statement.
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Mechanics & Grammar
Assignment has clearly been edited. Spelling or grammar mistakes are rare, if present.
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Introduction and Conclusion
Student has attempted to provide all introduction and conclusion sentences present in the provided template (A-H & A-E)The introduction “invites” the reader to continue; it is interesting. The conclusion, so far, successfully draws all the arguable points together.
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