RADR 1201: Research Paper Instructions FALL 2018 (201910)

 References should be labeled clearly within the paper (APA Format).

They must refer to the page (article or book) the citation came from. When

using web sources be sure that you are using a reliable source (Wiki not

allowed). Web addresses on the reference page must be exactly the same

to where you found the information

o Reference Page: a separate page that includes all sources used within the paper

(APA format only)

 If you are having difficulty with your paper, the format, citing sources, references etc.

you are encouraged to use the free Writing Center located on San Jacinto College’s

Central and South Campus within the Student Success Center.

http://www1.sanjac.edu/central-writing-center

o Free 30 minute sessions

o 5 bonus points for providing proof of writing center session

 No first person writing (I, you, we, etc.)

o Example: I think radiologic sciences is a great profession. (Incorrect)

 Must be written in third person

o Example: Radiologic sciences provides several avenues to promote professional

quality and growth.

 Demonstrate objectivity. Avoid subjective language.

 Submission via Blackboard (Turn-It-In section) will be required by due date.

http://www1.sanjac.edu/central-writing-centerRADR 1201: Research Grading Rubric FALL 2018 (201910)

Category

30-28 pts 27-19 pts 18-16 pts 5-0 pts Mechanics:

Length of paper,

3 references used and

formatted properly

3 pages;

3 references cited.

Paper was written

using Times New

Roman 12 font.

Double spaced.

3 pages, but less than

3 references cited.

Minor formatting

errors. No title page.

Less than 3 pages; 3

references cited.

Paper was not

written utilizing the

approved format;

including improper

reference format.

Anything less than 3

pages and less than 3

references cited.

Paper was not typed

in the approved

format.

25-23 pts 22-15 pts 14-6 pts 5-0 pts

Summarization

(Intro, body, summary)

Clearly describes

topic. Paper was

informative and

accurate.

Paper was

informative, but the

topic was unclear at

times

Little description of

the chosen topic,

paper was often

unclear

Not summarized and

very difficult to

understand

35-33 pts 32-24 pts 23-10 pts 9-0 pts

Evidence of Research

NO COPY and PASTE

MUST ACCURATELY

CITE RESOURCES

Clearly referenced

all 3 sources within

the paper.

References were

utilized on every

page.

No copy and paste

information.

A list of sources was

provided on a

separate reference

paper.

3 sources were

referenced within the

paper, but not cited

properly. Sources

were not evenly used

throughout the

paper.

Fewer than 3

references were

used. When

references were used

it was all “Copy and

Paste”. Improper

formatting of

citations.

Little or no

referencing. No

reference citations

were used within the

paper.

10-9 pts 8-5 pts 4-2 pts 1-0 pts

Grammar/Typos

Excellent. No

grammar, spelling or

punctuation errors.

A few grammar,

spelling or

punctuation errors.

A few grammar,

spelling or

punctuation errors—

enough to make the

paper difficult to

follow.

Many grammatical

and spelling errors.

Very difficult to

understand paper due

to the amount of

errors.

5 pts

Bonus Points

Student provided the

Writing Center

signed sheet with

their final paper

Evaluation Comments: