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2. HS200 Research Paper (FA20) Course: Introduction to Informatics for Healthcare Professionals

Criteria Excellent 20 points

Level 3 10 points

Level 2 5 points

Level 1 0 points

Criterion Score

Introduction / 20

Content / 20

The paper

contained an

introduction that

was clear to the

reader.

Strong

supporting

details and

examples.

The paper

contained an

introduction but

was slightly

unclear to the

reader regarding

the topic.

Some specific

supporting

details and

examples were

present.

The paper

contained an

introduction that

was lacked

clarity and

focus. Was

confusing.

Very few

supporting

details and

examples

present.

The paper did

not contain an

introduction or

did not make

sense nor was

relevant to the

topic.

The content of

the paper

contained

detailed

information

about the topic

that was

specifically

requested of

each topic in the

paper guidelines.

The content of

the paper

contained some

of the detailed

information

about the topic

that was

specifically

requested of

each topic in the

paper guidelines.

The content of

the paper

contained some

of the detailed

information

about the topic

that was

specifically

requested, BUT did not provide

enough

information.

The content of

the paper did not contain detailed

information

about the topic

that was

specifically

requested of

each topic in the

paper guidelines.

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Criteria Excellent 20 points

Level 3 10 points

Level 2 5 points

Level 1 0 points

Criterion Score

Organization / 20

Sources/Refer

ence Page

/ 20

Well organized

paper. The

reader could

understand

transitions

easily.

Included a title

page,

introduction,

headings and

subheadings, and

a reference page.

Somewhat

organized paper.

Some details

were unclear

and/or sentences

did not make

sense.

Included at least

3 of the

following: title

page,

introduction,

headings and

subheadings,

and/or a

reference page.

Disorganized

paper. Topics

were not

outlined well.

Paragraphs were

very brief and

not well-

detailed.

Included at least

2 of the

following: title

page,

introduction,

headings and

subheadings,

and/or a

reference page.

Disorganized

paper with very

little relevant

information.

Included at least

1 of the

following: title

page,

introduction,

headers and

subheadings, and

a reference

page.

Follows APA 7th

ed. guidelines.

Uses 4 or more

cited sources.

All parenthetical

documentation

in APA is correct

(i.e., citations at

the end of

sentences in the

context of your

paper).

Majority of the

reference page is

cited correctly.

All research

information is

documented.

Follows APA 7th

ed. with a few

exceptions:

Uses 3 cited

sources.

Few errors noted

in parenthetical

documentation

in APA. (i.e.,

citations at the

end of sentences

in the context of

your paper).

Most of the

reference page is

cited correctly.

Most research

information is

documented.

Follows APA 7th

ed. with a few

exceptions:

Uses 2 cited

sources.

Errors noted in

parenthetical

documentation

in APA. (i.e.,

citations at the

end of sentences

in the context of

your paper).

Very little of the

reference page is

cited correctly.

Few research

information is

documented.

Did not follow

APA 7th ed.

Used 1 cited

source.

Several errors

noted in

parenthetical

documentation

in APA. (i.e.,

citations at the

end of sentences

in the context of

your paper).

Reference page

is sited

incorrectly.

Little to none of

the research

information is

documented.

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Total / 100

Overall Score

Criteria Excellent 20 points

Level 3 10 points

Level 2 5 points

Level 1 0 points

Criterion Score

Conventions / 20Superior editing. Rarely makes

errors in the

following areas:

Spelling

and

mechanics.

Corr

ect

usag

e

and

gra

mma

r

Careful editing.

Makes few errors

in the following

areas:

Spelling

and

mechanics.

Correct

usage and

grammar.

Some evidence

of editing:

Extensive

spelling

and

grammatic

al errors.

Poor editing.

Spelling

and

grammatic

al errors

make it

difficult to

read paper.

Level 4 11 points minimum

Level 3 8 points minimum

Level 2 5 points minimum

Level 1 0 points minimum