RESEARCH OUTLINE CRITERIA

CHECK OFF (Student)	RESEARCH PAPER CRITERIA (5 pts ea.) EXCELLENT = 5; GOOD = 4 ; NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 2-3; MAJOR PROBLEMS = 0-1	POINTS AWARDED (Mrs. H)
____	1. typed, neat appearance	____
____	2. cover page attractive and complete	____
____	3. correct format in typed paper (margins, fonts, etc.)*	____
____	4. appropriate length (1800 words min-2500 max)*	____
____	5. clear topic sentence in each paragraph	____
____	6. single topic developed in each paragraph	____
____	7. follows outline*	____
____	8. logical, orderly development of paper*	____
____	9. readable, smooth style*	____
____	10. correct mechanics (punct., spacing, cap.)*	____
____	11. correct spelling (usage, also)	____
____	12. required number of references	____
____	13. references in "work cited" section correct (MLA)*	____
____	14. references are cited in paper correctly* (MLA)	____
____	15. internal citations are in appropriate locations*	____
____	16. smooth, appropriate use of quotations*	____
____	17. quotes are not "overused"	____
____	18. evidence of understanding topic issues**	____
____	19. complete coverage of topic issues**	____
____	20. command of the biological origin of issue**	____
____	21. evidence of application of ethical consideration*	_{_____}
	_22.overall impact of paper*	_{_____}
	TOTAL SCORE (40 X 5 = 200 PTS. POSSIBLE)	____

check off (student)	RESEARCH OUTLINE CRITERIA	points (Mrs. H)
1.	typed, neat appearance	____
2.	correct outline format	____
3.	logical sequence*	____
4.	ethical consideration made*	____
5.	contains relevant info**	____
6.	has adequate support**	____
7.	citations in outline are complete*	____
8.	“works cited” page is complete*	____