12 pages , APA style

Running head:

CHESS

CHESS

SPSC 101 TRADITIONAL AND NEW GAMES

Chess

Table of Contentes:

1- Introduction

2- History of chess

3- Rules of chess

4- Playing chess nowadays

5- Psychological effects of chess

6- Discussion

7- Table of comparison

8- References

Introduction:

Chess is a board game with a checkered-8×8(64 squares)-board that is played by two players, where each player is a team and each team is either black or white. This game is an international mind-working game, which millions all over the globe play it, and it is known since centuries ago.

History of chess:

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Rules of chess:

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Playing chess nowadays:

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Psychological effects of chess:

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Discussion:

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Table of comparisons:

References:

Term Paper Rubric

The compulsory final-term paper is worth 20% of the final grade. The term paper contains a comprehensive study about the one favorite game of the students. The length of the complete term paper cannot exceed 20 pages the minimum number of the pages are 8. Essay submission is electronic and will be checked for plagiarism through Turnitin. Please submit your term paper as a word document via Blackboard course web site safe Turnitin link and e mail as well as a hardcopy to your instructor.

Criteria

4-excellent

3-good

2-sufficient

1-in progress

Score

Organization

General

Cover Page, Table of Content, Reference list, Tables, Pictures and Appendices (if any), are presented in correct order.

Only 4-5 out of the six items are presented and in correct order.

Only 2-3 out of the six items are presented or partly in wrong order.

Less than 2 out of the six items are presented or partly in wrong order.

Scientific background

General

The document fully follows APA style writing. At least 8 references are used. All references are used as in text citation, at least 2 quotations, supporting the main idea are correctly applied.

The document follows widely APA style writing. 5-7 references are used. All references are used as in text citation, at least 1 quotation, supporting the main idea is correctly applied.

The document follows partly APA style writing. 3-4 references are used. Not all references are used as in text citation, at least 1 quotation, supporting the main idea is correctly applied.

The document does not follow APA style writing. 2 or less references are used. Not all references are used as in text citation, no quotation supporting the main idea is provided.

Written clarity

General

Student has less than 3 grammatical errors or mistakes and the term paper is well-written, organized and easy to understand and/or follow.

Student has 4-6 grammatical errors or mistakes and the term paper is well-written, organized and easy to understand and/or follow.

Student has some 7-10, grammatical errors or mistakes and the term paper is hard to understand and/or follow.

Student has some above 10, grammatical errors or mistakes and the term paper is confused.

Introduction

Specific

Student demonstrates a suitable literature review containing 5-6 important facts of the chosen Game. The applied skills involved in that game are well explained.

Student demonstrates a suitable literature review containing 3-4 important facts of the chosen Game as stated in the title. The applied skills involved in that game are explained.

Student demonstrates a literature review containing 2 important facts of the chosen Game as stated in the title. The applied skills involved in that game are not explained.

The literature review is not complete and does not relate to the Game as stated in the title. The applied skills involved in that game are not explained.

Materials of the game

All materials for playing the game are explained in details.

All materials for playing the game are explained.

Some materials for playing the game are explained in details.

Few materials for playing the game are not well explained.

Rules of the game

All rules are well explained and supported with literature.

All rules are explained to some extend and supported with literature.

3 or 2 rules are explained to some extend and supported with literature.

Only one or less rules are explained. Basic literature is missing.

Aim of the game

The aim of the chosen game is explained in details. At least 2 major objectives of the games are clearly stated, and at least 2 major learning outcomes of game are explained.

The aim of the chosen game in details. At least 1 major objectives of the game is clearly stated, and at least 1 major learning outcomes of the game is explained.

The aim of the chosen game is explained in general. At least 1 major objectives of the game is clearly stated, or at least 1 major learning outcomes of the game is explained.

The aim of the chosen game is not explained. Only 1 major objective or 1 major learning outcome of the game is explained.

Age related effects of playing the game

All effects of the game on children and elderly people are well explained.

All effects of the game on children and elderly people are explained.

Some effects of the game on children or elderly people are explained.

Few effects of the game on children or elderly people are explained.

Discussion

Specific

The discussion includes the benefits of the game and compares the games’ benefits to 4 other games.

The discussion includes the benefits of the game and compares the games’ benefits to 3 other games.

The discussion includes the benefits of the game and compares the games’ benefits to 2 other games.

The discussion includes the benefits of the game and compares the games’ benefits to only 1 other game.
The discussion includes 4 other games but do not compare them in detail

TOTAL POINTS:

36

Term Paper Rubric

The compulsory final
–
term paper is worth 2
0
% of the final grade
. The term paper contains a
comprehensive study about the one favorite game of the students. The length of the complete
term paper cannot exceed
20

pages the minimum number of the pages are 8. Essay submission
is electronic and will be checked for plagiari
sm through

Turnitin
. Please submit your term paper
as a word document via Blackboard course web site safe
Turnitin

link and e mail as well as a
hardcopy to your instructor
.

Criteria

4
–
excellent

3
–
good

2
–
sufficient

1
–
in progress

Score

Organization

General

Cover Page, Table of
Content, Reference list,
Tables, Pictures and
Appendices (if any), are
presented in correct order.

Only 4
–
5 out of the six
items are presented and in
correct order.

Only 2
–
3 out of the six items
are presented or partly in
wrong order.

Less than 2 out of the six
items are presented or
partly in wrong order.

Scientific
background

General

The document fully follows
APA style writing. At least 8
references are used. All
references are used as in
text citation, at least 2
quotations,
supporting the
main idea are correctly
applied.

The document follows
widely APA style writing. 5
–
7 references are used. All
references are used as in
text citation, at least 1
quotation, supporting the
main idea is correctly
applied.

The document follows p
artly
APA style writing. 3
–
4
references are used. Not all
references are used as in
text citation, at least 1
quotation, supporting the
main idea is correctly
applied.

The document does not
follow APA style writing. 2
or less references are used.
Not all r
eferences are used
as in text citation, no
quotation supporting the
main idea is provided.

Written clarity

General

Student has less than 3
grammatical errors or
mistakes and the term
paper is well
–
written,
organized and easy to
understand and/or follow.

Student has 4
–
6
grammatical errors or
mistakes and the term
paper is well
–
written,
organized and easy to
understand and/or follow.

Student has some 7
–
10,
grammatical errors or
mistakes and the term paper
is hard to understand and/or
follow
.

Student has
some above
10, grammatical errors or
mistakes and the term
paper is confused.

Introduction

Specific

Student demonstrates a
suitable literature review
containing 5
–
6 important
facts of the chosen Game.
The applied skills involved in
that game are well
exp
lained.

Student demonstrates a
suitable literature review
containing 3
–
4 important
facts of the chosen Game
as stated in the title. The
applied skills involved in
that game are explained.

Student demonstrates a
literature review containing
2 important fact
s of the
chosen Game as stated in
the title. The applied skills
involved in that game are
not explained.

The literature review is not
complete and does not
relate to the Game as
stated in the title. The
applied skills involved in
that game are not
explaine
d.

Materials of the
game

All materials for playing the
game are explained in
details.

All materials for playing the
game are explained.

Some materials for playing
the game are explained in
details.

Few materials for playing
the game are not well
explained.

Rules of the
game

All rules are well explained
and supported with
literature.

All rules are explained to
some extend and
supported with literature.

3 or 2 rules are explained to
some extend and supported
with literature.

Only one or less rules are
explained. Basic literature is
missing.

Aim of the
game

The aim of the chosen game
is explained in details. At
least 2 major objectives of
The aim of the chosen
game in details. At least 1
major objectives of the
The aim of the chosen game
is explained in general. At
least 1 major objectives of
The aim of the chosen
game is not explained. Only
1 major objective or 1

Term Paper Rubric

The compulsory final-term paper is worth 20% of the final grade. The term paper contains a
comprehensive study about the one favorite game of the students. The length of the complete
term paper cannot exceed 20 pages the minimum number of the pages are 8. Essay submission
is electronic and will be checked for plagiarism through Turnitin. Please submit your term paper
as a word document via Blackboard course web site safe Turnitin link and e mail as well as a
hardcopy to your instructor.
Criteria 4-excellent 3-good 2-sufficient 1-in progress Score
Organization
General
Cover Page, Table of
Content, Reference list,
Tables, Pictures and
Appendices (if any), are
presented in correct order.
Only 4-5 out of the six
items are presented and in
correct order.
Only 2-3 out of the six items
are presented or partly in
wrong order.
Less than 2 out of the six
items are presented or
partly in wrong order.

Scientific
background
General
The document fully follows
APA style writing. At least 8
references are used. All
references are used as in
text citation, at least 2
quotations, supporting the
main idea are correctly
applied.
The document follows
widely APA style writing. 5-
7 references are used. All
references are used as in
text citation, at least 1
quotation, supporting the
main idea is correctly
applied.
The document follows partly
APA style writing. 3-4
references are used. Not all
references are used as in
text citation, at least 1
quotation, supporting the
main idea is correctly
applied.
The document does not
follow APA style writing. 2
or less references are used.
Not all references are used
as in text citation, no
quotation supporting the
main idea is provided.

Written clarity
General
Student has less than 3
grammatical errors or
mistakes and the term
paper is well-written,
organized and easy to
understand and/or follow.
Student has 4-6
grammatical errors or
mistakes and the term
paper is well-written,
organized and easy to
understand and/or follow.
Student has some 7-10,
grammatical errors or
mistakes and the term paper
is hard to understand and/or
follow.
Student has some above
10, grammatical errors or
mistakes and the term
paper is confused.

Introduction
Specific
Student demonstrates a
suitable literature review
containing 5-6 important
facts of the chosen Game.
The applied skills involved in
that game are well
explained.
Student demonstrates a
suitable literature review
containing 3-4 important
facts of the chosen Game
as stated in the title. The
applied skills involved in
that game are explained.
Student demonstrates a
literature review containing
2 important facts of the
chosen Game as stated in
the title. The applied skills
involved in that game are
not explained.
The literature review is not
complete and does not
relate to the Game as
stated in the title. The
applied skills involved in
that game are not
explained.

Materials of the
game
All materials for playing the
game are explained in
details.
All materials for playing the
game are explained.
Some materials for playing
the game are explained in
details.
Few materials for playing
the game are not well
explained.

Rules of the
game
All rules are well explained
and supported with
literature.
All rules are explained to
some extend and
supported with literature.
3 or 2 rules are explained to
some extend and supported
with literature.
Only one or less rules are
explained. Basic literature is
missing.

Aim of the
game
The aim of the chosen game
is explained in details. At
least 2 major objectives of
The aim of the chosen
game in details. At least 1
major objectives of the
The aim of the chosen game
is explained in general. At
least 1 major objectives of
The aim of the chosen
game is not explained. Only
1 major objective or 1

SPSC101

TERM PAPER WRITING DIRECTIONS

1-There is a sample term paper and assessment rubric in Blackboard. Please read it before writing.

2-Organization in general: Have Cover Page, Table of Content, Reference list, Tables, Pictures and Appendices (if any), and present in correct order.

3-Scientific background: The document should fully follows APA style writing. At least 8 references are used. All references are used as in text citation, at least 2 quotations, supporting the main idea are correctly applied.

4-Writen clarity and general: Have less than 3 grammatical errors or mistakes and the term paper should be well-written, organized and easy to understand and/or follow.

5-Specific Introduction: Demonstrate a suitable literature review containing 5-6 important facts of the chosen Game. The applied skills involved in that game should be well explained as well.

6-Materials of the game: All materials for playing the game should be explained in details.

7-Rules of the game: All rules should be well explained and supported with literature.

8-Aim of the game: The aim of the chosen game should be explained in details. At least 2 major objectives of the games must be clearly stated, and at least 2 major learning outcomes of game must be explained.

9-Age related physiological and psychological effects of playing the game: All effects of the game on children and elderly people must be well explained.

10-Specific discussion: The discussion must include the benefits of the game and compare the games’ benefits to 4 (four) other games including paragraphs and a table shows a comparison.