write a term paper (5-6 pages) for developmental biology. (pick any topic such as any developmental disorder/disease, get the topic approved before start writing). rubric and guideline uploaded.
Term Paper Assignment and Rubric
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All students will turn in an outline by March 24, 2021
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10pts
All students will turn in a first draft of 8 to 10 pages by April 2, 2021. 20 pts
Students must turn in a final 10 page paper by April 21, 2021.
Plagerism will result in an F on the paper. The following website defines plagerism.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/avoiding_plagiarism/index.html
Plagiarism
Intentional Plagiarism
Deliberate use of a
no
ther author’s research, ideas, or language without acknowledging the source through footnotes, quotations, or reference.
Inadvertent Plagiarism
The improper, but accidental, use of another’s ideas, words, or data without identifying the source. Inadvertent plagiarism typically occurs when the student fails to distinguish between direct quotes and general observations when doing research.
Please refer to the Purdue Website for further discussion on plagiarism.
Falsification and fabrication of material should not be an issue – but if they occur will also result in an F on the paper.
Not
e: All papers should include some primary literature focused on molecular mechanisms.
Research Paper Rubric
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Category
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Exceeds Standard
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Meets Standard
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Nearly Meets Standard
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Does Not Meet Standard
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No Evidence
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Score
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Title
Information
Does not have to be on a separate page
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Title
Your Name
Course
Date
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Title
Your Name
Course
Date
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Evidence of 3
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Evidence of 2 or less
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Absent
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Thesis Statement
Generally present At end of 1st or 2nd paragraph
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Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single
sentence, which is engaging,
and thought provoking.
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Clearly states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence.
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States the paper’s purpose in a single sentence.
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Incomplete and/or unfocused.
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Absent,
no
evidence
.
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Introduction
Range: 1-1.5 pages
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The introduction is engaging,
states the main topic and
previews the
structure of the paper.
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The introduction states the
main topic and previews the
structure of the paper.
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The introduction states the
main topic but does not
adequately preview the
structure of the paper.
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There is no clear introduction
or main topic and the structure
of the paper is missing.
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Absent,
no
evidence
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Body of the Paper
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Each paragraph has thoughtful
supporting detail sentences
that develop the
main idea.
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Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentence that develops the main idea.
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Each paragraph lacks
supporting detail sentences.
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Each paragraph fails to develop the
main idea.
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Not
applicable
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Organization-
Structural
Development of
the Idea
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Writer demonstrates logical
and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are
used to enhance organization.
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Paragraph development
present but not perfected.
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Logical organization;
organization of ideas not fully developed.
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No evidence of structure or organization.
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Not
applicable
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Conclusion: Do not introduce new material in the conclusion
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The conclusion is engaging
and restates the
thesis.
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The conclusion restates the
thesis.
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The conclusion does not
adequately restate the thesis.
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Incomplete and/or unfocused.
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Absent
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Mechanics
/Length
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Mechanics
No
errors in punctuation,
capitalization
and spelling.
Paper 10 pages or longer, not including title page or references
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Mechanics
Almost no errors in
punctuation, capitalization
and spelling.
Paper is 10 pages, not including title page or references
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Many errors in punctuation,
capitalization and spelling.
Paper is 8 pages, not including title page or references
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Numerous and distracting
errors in punctuation,
capitalization and spelling.
Paper is less than 8 pages, not including title page or references
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Not
applicable
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Usage
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Usage
No
errors in sentence structure
and word usage.
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Usage
Almost no errors in sentence
structure and word usage.
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Usage
Many errors in sentence
structure and word usage.
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Usage
Numerous and distracting
errors in sentence structure
and word usage.
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Usage
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Not
applicable
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Citation
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All cited works, both text and
visual, are done in the correct
format with no errors.
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Some cited works, both text
and visual, are done in the
correct format.
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Inconsistencies evident.
Few cited works, both text
and visual, are done in the
correct format.
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Absent
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Not
applicable
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References
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Done in the correct format
with no errors.
Includes 8 or more primary science journal articles, no more than 5 years old.
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Done in the correct format
with few errors. Includes at least 8 primary science journal articles, no more than 7 years old.
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Done in the correct format
with few errors. Includes less than 8 primary science
journal articles, no more than 10 years old.
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Done in the correct format with many errors.
Includes less than 7 primary science journal articles, no more than 10 years old.
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Absent
Two examples for citing references within in the paper.
Example
1:
The college student often finds himself or herself writing a paper the night prior to its due date. This leads to high levels of stress hormone release and low levels of the neurotransmitters DA and NE. (Mania-Farnell et al. (2009) and Neurotrans (2011) ) The student will become groggy and irritable, resulting in many errors in the assignment, these errors will generally not be corrected and will produce lower grade accomplishment. This behavior is associated with changes in prefrontal cortex activity. (Dopamin A. et al. (2012)) Changes in prefrontal cortex activity are also associated with task completion. At this time students feel a sense of relief and accomplishment.(Dopamin A. and Break Y. (2013))
Although reference names and dates can be included in the paper as above – instructor preference in this class is the use of superscripts corresponding to reference number. If several sentences in a row can be attributed to the same authors please put the reference at the end of the final sentence, not after every single sentence. Please do not use quotes – paraphrase all material.
Example 2:
The college student often finds himself or herself writing a paper the night prior to its due date. This leads to high levels of stress hormone release and low levels of the neurotransmitters DA and NE.3,4 The student will become groggy and irritable, resulting in many errors in the assignment, these errors will generally not be corrected and will produce lower grade accomplishment. This behavior is associated with changes in prefrontal cortex activity.2 Changes in prefrontal cortex activity are also associated with task completion. At this time students feel a sense of relief and accomplishment.1
References ( alphabetical order and numbered)
1. Dopamin, A. and Break, Y. (2013) Prefrontal Cortex Activity and Task Completion. Brain and Behavior, Vol. 74, pp. 212-
225.
2. Dopamin, A., Doner, J. and Break, Y. (2012) Prefrontal Cortex Activity During High Stress Task Activity. Brain and Behavior, Vol. 64, pp. 205-
225.
3. Mania-Farnell, B. Northerup, J. and Stressor D. (2009) Last Minute Assignment Completion Effects on Stress Hormones . Journal of Stress, Vol. 27, pp. 55-64
4. Neurotrans, T. (2011) Stess and Neurotransmitter Production in the College Student. Journal of Too Much to Do, Vol. 85, pp. 101-107.
Outlining a Paper
Outlining a paper before you begin writing helps ensure your paper has a clear overall structure and forward momentum. A strong outline details each topic and subtopic in your paper, organizing these points so that they flow smoothly and provide your audience with a clear understanding of the material you are presenting.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/developing_an_outline/index.html
http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/318.htm#sthash.gMIG80RP.dpuf
Example Structure
I. Introduction
A. Overall description of topic.
B. Area of Focus
C. Key Terms introduced.
Thesis Statement: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/thesis_statement_tips.html
II. Background
A.
B.
C.
III. Major Point 1
A. Minor Point 1:
B. Minor Point 2:
IV. Major Point 2:
A. Minor Point 1:
B. Minor Point 2:
V. Major Point 3:
A. Minor Point 1:
B. Minor Point 2:
VI. Major Point 4: Etc….
VII. Conclusion
A. Restatement of Thesis:
B. Summarize your points
C. Next Steps
