BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT

BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT

Research Project Instructions

The learning theories upon which this course is based are actualized in the Research Project. You will begin the paper by selecting one key term to research. You may select any key term from Chapters 2-13. The key terms are found at the end of each chapter. You will be required to write a paper of at least 1,000 words, but not to exceed 1,250 words, to fully explore the topic. Your project must demonstrate course-related knowledge with supporting documentation from two peer-reviewed articles, the textbook, and the Bible.

The use of proper, current APA format is required. A title page and reference page(s) must be included. The word count does not include the title or reference page(s). Submit the project as a Microsoft Word document.

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Grading

Consult the accompanying rubric for how your instructor will grade this assignment. Also, any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in current APA format.

The Research Project is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on

Monday

of Module/Week 7.

BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC 160 POINTS TOTAL

Criteria	Levels of Achievement
Content 112	Advanced	Proficient	Developing	Not present
Analyzes the material	86-112 points Clearly defines and thoroughly explores the selected key term in all areas. Relevant, logical, supported, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. Biblical integration is relevant.	51-85 points Supporting details and information are relevant, but in 12 areas of the writing, the key term is not fully analyzed or is unsupported.	1-50 points Supporting details and information are relevant, but in several areas of the project key term is not fully analyzed or is unsupported.	0 points Does not meet the requirements of the project.
Structure 48	Advanced	Proficient	Developing	Not present
Format	19-24 points There is a title page based on the current APA format. References, in-text and in the reference section, are in proper APA format. All required sources are used (two peer-reviewed articles, the textbook, and the Bible). Minimum word count of 1,000 words is met or exceeded but does not exceed 1,250 words.	9-18 points 12 of the format elements are incorrect and/or 12 areas of APA formatting are incorrect. Most required sources are used (one peer-reviewed article, the textbook, and the Bible). Minimum word count of 700-999 words met.	1-8 points In several areas, the format elements are incorrect and/or there are several instances of incorrect APA format. Required sources are lacking Minimum word count of 300-699 words met.	0 points APA/project format does not meet the requirement for the project. Less than 300 words.
Grammar & Spelling	19-24 points Writer makes no errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content.	9-18 points Writer makes 12 errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content.	1-8 points Writer makes 34 errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content.	0 points Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content.
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