Mini-research Paper
In a 3 – 5 page paper, explore one element of your assigned topic. Your research paper should answer the
following questions: What is your topic? What about your topic will you be discussing in your miniresearch
paper? What are the most important ideas about the chosen element of your topic? Remember
to include an introduction, details to support your introduction, and conclusion. Mini-research papers
should include at least 4 outside sources, appropriately cited in APA format. Your paper should be
double-spaced and written in 12-pt, Times New Roman font with standard margins.
Resources for writing your research paper:
• http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Research-Paper
• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Use the rubric below to guide your writing.
Measure 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points
Content The paper was well focused
and demonstrated seamless
coherence.
The paper had a few
tangents.
The paper went off
topic many times.
The paper had no
identifiable
topic.
The paper used the required
amount of outside
resources.
The paper used 3
outside resources.
The paper used 1 or 2
outside resources.
The paper did
not use outside
resources.
The paper topic was
relevant to the course ideas.
The paper topic was
moderately related
to course content.
The paper topic was
barely related to
course content.
The paper was
about something
outside course
content.
Structure The paper was easy to read
and had a steady flow.
Ideas were logically
introduced, connected, and
summarized.
The paper was
moderately well
connected, but
lacked introduction
or summary.
The paper did not
have introduction and
summary
components.
The paper was
completely
disjointed.
The paper used appropriate
APA format.
The paper had 1- 5
errors in APA
format.
The paper had 5-10
errors in APA format.
The paper had
more than 10
errors in APA
format.
The paragraphs within the
paper were appropriately
delineated to improve
comprehension.
Most of the
paragraphs were
appropriately
delineated.
Many paragraphs
were undesignated.
There were no
paragraphs.
The words within the paper
were selected appropriately
for the sentence context.
Most words within
the paper were
chosen
appropriately.
The paper used poor
word choice often
(more than 5
incidents).
The paper
contained more
than 10 incidents
of poor word
choice.
Mechanics The paper has accurate
spelling throughout.
The paper has 1-5
spelling errors.
The paper has 5-10
spelling errors.
The paper has
more than 10
spelling errors.
The sentences within the
paper are accurately
structured.
The paper has 1-5
inappropriately
structured sentences.
The paper has 5-10
inappropriately
structured sentences.
The paper has
more than 10
inappropriately
structured
sentences.
The paper uses appropriate
punctuation, including
commas, periods, colons,
and semi-colons as
necessary.
The paper has 1-5
punctuation errors.
The paper has 5-10
punctuation errors.
The paper has
more than 10
punctuation
errors.
Total Points = ______ /30 = ______%
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