GC Wk7 Formal Promissory Abstracts and Working Bibliography for Research Project

  • Due Oct 13, 2024 by 11:59pm
  • Points 18
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"Abstracts"

Maxine C. Hairston1

The Uses of Abstracts

 Writing the Abstract

 Length of Abstracts

 

What you will be doing for your paper is
a "Promissory Abstract"

 

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PRESENTATION

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Rubric

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GC Rubric 2.3 (1): Research Project Part 2: Promissory Abstract and Working Bibliography
GC Rubric 2.3 (1): Research Project Part 2: Promissory Abstract and Working Bibliography
Criteria Ratings Pts
Quality of Promissory Abstract and Working Bibliography
threshold: pts
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14 to >11.0 pts Promissory Abstract addresses each prompt of the assignment in 250 words or fewer; and, in addition, includes three or more sources of information useful in researching the topic (properly cited using formal MLA, APA, Chicago-Turabian, or science formatting conventions).
11 to >8.0 pts Promissory Abstract addresses each prompt of the assignment, and includes only vague references to sources of information useful in researching the topic (properly cited using formal MLA, APA, Chicago-Turabian, or science formatting conventions).
8 to >5.0 pts Promissory Abstract only somewhat addresses each prompt of the assignment. Minimal to no references to sources of information useful in researching the topic (and not properly cited using formal MLA, APA, Chicago-Turabian, or science formatting conventions).
5 to >2.0 pts Minimal references to prompts of assignment. Does not include reference to sources of information useful in researching the topic.
2 to >0.0 pts No clear references to prompts of assignment. Does not include reference to sources of information useful in researching the topic.
0 pts No Promissory Abstract submitted by due date, or abstract fails to meaningfully address prompts of the assignment.
pts
14 pts
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Additional Comments
Organization, Style, Tone, Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, & Proofreading
Supporting Information:
For detailed information on preparing Abstracts see <http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/troufs/comp3160/Hairston.abstracts.html#title>.
threshold: pts
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4 pts Structure of the Promissory Abstract is consistently clear and easy to follow. The abstract is enhanced by the organization and structure. Formal tone, and rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, and spelling is correct.
3 pts The structure and organization of the Promissory Abstract are good but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the abstract. Formal Tone, and rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed, and spelling is correct.
2 pts The structure and organization of the Promissory Abstract are OK but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the abstract. Formal tone, and basic/common rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed, and spelling is correct.
1 pts Structure of the Promissory Abstract is not easy to follow. Abstract contains several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors, and lacks formal tone.
0 pts No Promissory Abstract submitted by due date, or abstract fails to meaningfully address prompts of the assignment. Or lack of organization and structure detracts from the message of the writer. Promissory Abstract contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors, and lacks formal tone.
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4 pts
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Additional Comments
Total Points: 18 out of 18