TOPIC PAPER GRADING RUBRIC
Part Description Points
Possible Points Earned
Title
Page Title page is formatted correctly according to current APA guidelines:
• Running head “label” included.
• Page number included.
• Running head in all capital letters.
• Title centered and correctly capitalized.
• Author’s name presented correctly.
• Institution affiliation presented correctly. 10
Abstract Abstract is formatted correctly according to current APA guidelines:
• Abstract page is located in the correct place in the paper.
• Abstract is 250 words or fewer.
• Heading and justification of text adhere to current APA style
• Abstract provides a brief, but comprehensive summary of the entire paper. 10
Content • Paper includes an appropriate and well thought out introduction and conclusion.
• Author makes meaningful and appropriate use of source material.
• Paper provides a comprehensive and coherent summary of the research on the chosen topic.
• All sources of information described in the body of the paper MUST be cited correctly in currently APA format, and the sources listed on the References page
must match the sources cited in the body of the paper.
• Body of the paper is 3–5 pages of text. (This does not include the title, abstract or references pages). 50
Current APA
Format • Assignment uses both the scholarly writing style and the formatting guidelines specified by current APA.
• Paper is typed and double-spaced using 1” margins.
• Paper uses a standard 12-point font. 15
Writing
Style • Assignment utilized appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Sentences were clear and well-written.
• Content was well-organized. 20
References
Page • References are formatted correctly in current APA style.
• Sources on References page match sources cited in paper.
• At least 5 references are listed (at least 3 scholarly journal articles, and no more than 2 internet sites) 15
Total 120
Instructor’s Comments:
TOPIC PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
Choose a topic that is of personal interest and is relevant to adolescent development (suggested topics provided below). Write an informative paper that explores that
topic and incorporates research to support your information. You should have a minimum of five sources which include: books, a minimum of three journal articles, and a
maximum of two internet sites. Your paper should have at least three to five pages of content not including the title page, abstract, and reference page.
Write in APA format, double-spaced, with one-inch margins, and in Times New Roman 12-point font. Be sure to include a page header with page number.
Your organization of this paper should be as follows:
Title Page 1 page
Abstract 120–150 words (1 page)
Introduction 1–2 paragraphs
Summary 3–4 pages
– Origin of Issue
– Statistics and Facts
– Possible Solutions
– Christian Worldview of Issue
Conclusion 2–4 paragraphs
Reference Page 1 page
This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.
Suggested Topics
Abortion
Peer pressure
Juvenile delinquency
Suicide
Underage drinking
ADHD
STDs
Bulimia
Blended families
Emotional development
Sexual abuse
Self-esteem
Gender differences
Personality traits Violence in schools
Cliques
Test anxiety
Grief
Self mutilation
Learning disabilities
Obesity
Body image
Smoking
Parental styles
Emotional intelligence
Social development
School failure
Friendships Substance abuse
Alcohol abuse
Aggression
Drunk Driving
Gangs
Anorexia Nervosa
Divorce
Physical development
Moral development
Ethnicity
Homosexuality
Dating
Violence in media
Shyness
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