research paper topic Volcanic eruptions
research paper topic Volcanic eruptions
Course: G245/GLY1000 – Intro Geology – Rasmussen College
Instructor: Michelle Sutherland
Assignment: Rough Draft Geology Project
Section
Description
Points Possible
A.
Cover Page
1
B.
Page 1 of Paper of Text
11
a. Introduction paragraph with thesis present.Thesis is a strong, independent sentence. (1 point)
b.Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (1 points)
c. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (1 point)
d. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (1 points)
e. Material presented in a logical order. (1 point)
f. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (1 point)
g. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point)
h. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (2 points)
i. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (2 points)
Comments:
C.
Page 2 of Paper of Text
10
a.Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (1 points)
b. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (1 point)
c. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (1 points)
d. Material presented in a logical order. (1 point)
e. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (1 point)
f. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point)
g. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (2 points)
h. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (2 points)
Comments:
D.
Page 3 of Paper of Text
10
a.Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (1 points)
b. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (1 point)
c. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (1 points)
d. Material presented in a logical order. (1 point)
e. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (1 point)
f. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point)
g. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (2 points)
h. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (2 points)
Comments:
E.
Page 4 of Paper of Text
10
a.Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (1 points)
b. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (1 point)
c. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (1 points)
d. Material presented in a logical order. (1 point)
e. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (1 point)
f. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point)
g. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (2 points)
h. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (2 points)
Comments:
F.
Page 5 of Paper of Text
11
a.Paper written in complete sentences with proper punctuation. (1 points)
b. All words spelt correctly, including scientific terms. (1 point)
c. Paper flows from one paragraph to another (aka transitions). (1 points)
d. Material presented in a logical order. (1 point)
e. Font is Times New Roman, size 12, and paper is double spaced. (1 point)
f. Written in third person, thus NO USE of I, we, me, you, us, or our. (1 point)
g. All sources cited with intext citations in APA format – for written portions. (2 points)
h. Paper is in student own words and no material COPIED WORD FOR WORD from source. (In case of a quote present from a source, quoting requirements must be present per APA format.) (2 points)
i. Conclusion Paragraph
Comments:
G.
Reference Page
7
a. At least 5 references are used – none of which are WIKIPEDIA (as content in Wikipedia can be changed by anyone at any time). (2 points)
b. Reference list is in APA formatting – including proper placement of article title, author information and publication year. (2 points)
c. All publication dates presented, including webpage ‘Copyright’ or “Last Updated On’ dates where appropriate. (1 points)
d. All photos, pictures, graphs, charts, etc have source citations by them in APA format, and sources included in reference list. (2 points)
Comments:
H.
TOTAL POINTS
60