Research Outline, Abstract, Bibliography
Paper Outline, Abstract, and Full Bibliography
For this assignment you will turn in the outline for your paper (a version of it will become your Table of Contents in the final paper, with dot leaders and page numbers). Your outline should be specific enough to guide you in your research and to show the reader how the paper will be structured. It needs more detail than points that read merely “Biblical Foundations” “Arguments in Favor” “Arguments Against” etc. (such an outline indicates that you have not been reading and researching your topic–you don’t want to leave that impressions). Be detailed.
The Abstract should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double spaced. (It need not have footnotes–and shouldn’t.) It should be a summary of the paper. Here is an example of an abstract for a paper on another topic (not ethics):
This paper will begin with a survey of the historical background of Rastafarianism, in African and Traditional Caribbean Religions. It will then set this religion within it context, focusing particularly on the influence of colonial domination on the development of Rastafarian belief. The paper will end with a critical evaluation of key Rastafarian doctrines from a biblical perspective.
Notice how easy it is to tell what the paper will be about (though no details are found. One can imagine what the outline might look like–an Introduction, a section on African religions, a section on Caribbean religions, a section on Rastafarian teaching in its modern context, and a biblically based evaluation. If the researcher has worked diligently up to this point, each of those sections will have two to four main points under them in the outline.
Finally, you will include the full bibliography. By week six you should have found most, if not all, of the sources you intend to use in your paper. List these in a properly formatted (Turabian style) bibliography. (If, in fact you end up using a couple of other sources, as you complete the paper, it is alright to add those sources to the bibliography when you produce the final paper in week eight.).
All of this should be in a single document, in Times New Roman 12 point font.
THEO 650 Paper Outline, Abstract, and Bibliography Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content 70% |
Advanced 92-100% (A) |
Proficient 84-91% (B) |
Developing 1-83% (< C) |
Not present |
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Outline and Abstract |
81 to 88 points The assignment contains an outline of the paper developing from the student’s approved topic, along with an abstract explaining what the paper will argue or prove. The ideas outlined support the abstract and thesis of the paper. |
74 to 80 points The assignment contains an outline of the paper and an abstract. The abstract statement is cogent and generally aligns with the outline; however, some points are unclear and need revision. |
1 to 73 points The assignment contains an outline of the paper and an abstract. The abstract is unclear, and the topic is too broad, or the points of the outline do not support what the paper seeks to argue or prove. |
0 points |
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Structure 30% |
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Grammar and Spelling |
10 points Assignment contains fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
8 to 9 points Assignment contains 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
1 to 7 points Assignment contains 5 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
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Bibliography and Turabian Requirements |
25 to 27 points Bibliography contains a minimum of 10 scholarly, relevant sources. Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format. |
23 to 24 points Bibliography contains 8-9 scholarly, relevant sources. Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format |
1 to 22 points Bibliography contains 7 or fewer scholarly, relevant sources. Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format. |
THEO 650 Paper Topic, Thesis, and Preliminary Bibliography Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content 70% |
Advanced 92-100% (A) |
Proficient 84-91% (B) |
Developing 1-83% (< C) |
Not present |
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Paper Topic and Thesis |
32 to 35 points The assignment contains a clearly stated thesis . explaining what the paper will argue or prove. The bibliography contains a minimum of three academic/scholarly sources. |
29 to 31 points The topic is stated, and a thesis statement and bibliography are given. The thesis statement is generally clear; however, some points need development. The topic boarders on being too broad. The bibliography meets source requirement. |
1 to 28 points The topic and thesis statement are unclear or too broad. Only two sources are provided. |
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Structure 30% |
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Grammar and Spelling |
7 points Assignment contains fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
6 points Assignment contains 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
1 to 5 points Assignment contains 5 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
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Turabian Requirements |
8 points Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format. |
7 points
Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format |
1 to 6 points Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format. |
THEO 650 Ethics Research Paper Final Submission Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content 70% |
Advanced 92-100% (A) |
Proficient 84-91% (B) |
Developing 1-83% (< C) |
Not present |
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Introduction |
18 to 20 points There is a clear thesis statement. The topic is identified. The introduction provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents. |
17 points The topic is identified, a thesis statement is provided, and the reader knows generally where the paper is heading. |
1 to 16 points The introduction is minimal, brief, and cursory. |
0 points |
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Content, Argumentation, and Evidence |
75 to 81 points The paper interacts with a specific crucial approach or builds a positive case for an aspect of the resurrection. The paper applies appropriate methods of argumentation and evidences to defend its thesis. The paper approaches the topic logically and does not contain fallacious argumentation. |
68 to 74 points The paper interacts with a specific crucial approach or builds a positive case for an aspect of the resurrection. Argumentation and evidence is given with some depth. The paper approaches the topic logically and contains few mistakes in reasoning. |
1 to 67 points The paper’s topic is broad and does fully meet the requirements for the assignment. Cursory evidence and argumentation is given for main points made throughout the paper. |
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Conclusion |
18 to 20 points
The conclusion offers a good summary of issues treated in the paper. |
17 points
The conclusion is given and offers a general summary of issues treated in the paper. |
1 to 16 points The conclusion is minimal, brief, and cursory. |
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Structure 30% |
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Structure and Format |
11 to 12 points There are clear transitions between paragraphs and between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. Headings are properly used throughout. |
10 points Transitional elements are used between paragraphs and sections. The paper generally flows in a logical manner. Headings are generally correct. |
1 to 9 points Few transitional elements are provided between paragraphs and sections. The paper lacks a logical flow. Few or no headings are used throughout. |
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Style and Grammar |
11 to 12 points
The paper properly uses current Turabian. It has a title page, Proper headings, footnotes, and bibliography are used. The paper reflects a graduate level of vocabulary. Assignment contains fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format. |
10 points
Turabian formatting is used throughout. Assignment contains 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format. |
1 to 9 points
Assignment contains 5 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format. |
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Materials/Sources |
14 to 15 points The bibliography contains a minimum of 10 scholarly sources. Materials are properly cited and quoted (less than 2 errors). Quotations are relevant to the topic. Current academic and scholarly sources are used. |
13 points The bibliography contains 8-9 scholarly and relevant sources. Materials are mostly cited correctly (3-5 errors). Quotes are generally relevant to the topic. Sources are mostly appropriate. |
1 to 12 points The bibliography contains 7 or fewer sources. Numerous citation errors (5+) are present. Sources and quotes are not properly used. Few scholarly or academic sources are used. |
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Minimum Page Requirement |
14 to 15 points
The paper meets the minimum requirement 3500 words. The word count should not include the title page and bibliographical material. |
13 points
The paper’s page count is within 10% of the minimum word requirement. |
1 to 12 points
The paper’s falls short of the minimum word requirement by 11% or more. |