PADM 704 Research Paper Thesis Abstract and Outline
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OVERVIEW
You will identify a problem within the field of human resource management in today’s public
administration to write on for your Research Paper: Final Assignment. In this assignment, you
will submit a thesis, abstract, and an outline for the final paper detailing the problem and the
background on the issue.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will ensure the assignment includes a biblical worldview presentation.
The assignment should be a minimum of 4-5 double-spaced pages in length, not
including the title page and references page.
Assignment should be submitted using proper APA formatting.
You should incorporate a minimum of one Read item into this assignment.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Criteria Ratings Points
Research
Purpose
19 to >16 pts
Advanced
The thesis is clearly
identified and retains
focus throughout the
paper. Abstract provides
sufficient background on
the topic and previews
major points. Outline is
clearly developed and
incorporates all major
points. All necessary
aspects of the
assignment described in
the instructions are
clearly identifiable.
Organization
emphasizes the central
theme or purpose.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are fully
addressed/incorporated.
16 to >15 pts
Proficient
The thesis may require some
clarification and/or greater
prominence throughout the
paper. Abstract may not
provide adequate background
on the topic and preview major
points. Outline may not
provide a clear presentation of
the topic and overview of
major topics. Most necessary
aspects of the assignment
described in the instructions
are clearly identifiable and
sufficiently addressed.
Organization may not
sufficiently emphasize the
central theme or purpose.
Grading feedback and lessons
from applicable Module are
generally
addressed/incorporated.
15 to >0 pts
Developing
The thesis requires
significant clarification
and prominence
throughout the paper.
Abstract may be
missing or ambiguous.
Outline may be missing
or is ambiguous. Some
necessary aspects of
the assignment
described in the
instructions are clearly
identifiable, but others
may require clarification
or development.
Organization may
require significant
improvement.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are insufficiently
addressed/incorporated.
0 pts
Not
Present
19 pts
Reasoned
Analysis
15 to >13 pts
Advanced
Major points are stated
clearly and are
supported by valid
evidence and logical
reasoning. Objective,
reasoned analysis is
employed. Opposing
viewpoints are
sufficiently
acknowledged and
critically evaluated. The
conclusion logically
derives from the paper’s
ideas. An authoritative,
persuasive, and
statesmanlike voice is
used (first/second person
perspective avoided).
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are fully
addressed/incorporated.
13 to >12 pts
Proficient
Most major points are stated
and supported by evidence
and reasoning, but some
points may require clarification
or greater support. Opposing
viewpoints are acknowledged
but may require greater
evaluation. The conclusion
does not fully derive from the
paper’s ideas. Some
improvements to objective
tone/perspective may be
required.
Grading feedback and lessons
from applicable Module are
generally addressed/
incorporated.
12 to >0 pts
Developing
Major points require
significant clarification
and scholarly support.
Opposing viewpoints
are not adequately
acknowledged and/or
addressed. Conclusion
does not derive logically
from the paper’s main
ideas. Significant
improvements to
objective
tone/perspective are
required.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are insufficiently
addressed/incorporated.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
Research Paper: Thesis, Abstract, and Outline Grading Rubric |
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Criteria Ratings Points
Scholarly
Support
15 to >13 pts
Advanced
At least 1 scholarly
source in addition to
course materials and the
Bible, reflecting diverse
viewpoints and germane
research are employed.
Source material is
properly attributed.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are fully
addressed/incorporated.
13 to >12 pts
Proficient
Some improvements and or
additions to quality/quantity of
sources are needed.
Clarification of source material
may be needed.
Grading feedback and lessons
from applicable Module are
generally addressed/
incorporated.
12 to >0 pts
Developing
Significant improvement
of scholarly support
(sources, table/figure
requirements) is
needed. Source
material may not be
properly attributed.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are insufficiently
addressed/incorporated.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
Composition
and
Readability
7 to >6 pts
Advanced
Rules of grammar,
usage, and punctuation
are followed, and
spelling is correct.
Sentences are complete,
clear, and concise.
Rhetorical skill is shown.
Sentences are well
constructed, with
consistently strong and
varied structure.
Sentence transitions are
present and direct the
flow of thought.
Paragraph transitions are
present and logical,
directing flow of thought
throughout the paper.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are fully
addressed/incorporated.
6 to >5 pts
Proficient
Paper contains minimal errors
in grammar, usage,
punctuation, and spelling.
Sentences are generally
complete, clear, and concise.
Rhetorical skill is shown,
although a few points may
require clarification. Some
variation in sentence structure
or transitions may be required
to improve flow of discussion.
Some paragraph transitions
may require improvement.
Grading feedback and lessons
from applicable Module are
generally addressed/
incorporated.
5 to >0 pts
Developing
Paper contains
numerous errors in
grammar, usage,
punctuation, and
spelling. Multiple
sentences may be
incomplete or
ambiguously worded.
Sentence transitions
may be weak,
insufficiently directing
the flow of thought.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are insufficiently
addressed/incorporated.
0 pts
Not
Present
7 pts
Research Paper: Thesis, Abstract, and Outline Grading Rubric |
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Criteria Ratings Points
Formatting 7 to >6 pts
Advanced
Paper is laid out
effectively and uses
reader-friendly aids (e.g.,
section subheadings,
table of contents,
indices, appendices,
etc.) as appropriate.
Text, citations, and
Reference page(s) follow
current APA formatting
requirements. Paper is
written in 12-point Times
New Roman font, is
double-spaced, and has
1” margins.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are fully
addressed/incorporated.
6 to >5 pts
Proficient
Paper is generally laid out
effectively and uses some
reader-friendly aids as
appropriate. Text, citations,
and Reference page(s)
contains minimal
inconsistencies with current
APA formatting requirements.
Paper may contain some
inconsistencies with required
font, spacing and margin
requirements.
Grading feedback and lessons
from applicable Module are
generally addressed/
incorporated.
5 to >0 pts
Developing
Paper may be laid out
ineffectively or may not
use sufficient
reader-friendly aids as
appropriate. Text,
citations and/or
Reference page(s) do
not follow current APA
formatting style/format
requirements. Paper
may not follow required
font, spacing and
margin requirements.
Grading feedback and
lessons from applicable
Module are insufficiently
addressed/incorporated.
0 pts
Not
Present
7 pts
Page
Length
7 to >6 pts
Advanced
4-5 pages of content in
length (not counting the
title page or references);
double-spaced.
6 to >5 pts
Proficient
1 page more or less than the
required length range (not
counting the title page or
references); double-spaced.
5 to >0 pts
Developing
More than 1 page more
or less than the required
length range (not
counting the title page
or references);
double-spaced.