Synthesis Paper – Researcher Skills

Description

 

Synthesis Paper – Researcher Skills

 

 

 

Assessment Description

 

 

In Topic 3, you read three articles about the skills of the researcher. In this assignment, you will identify three themes common to the articles and write a synthesis paper about research skills using evidence from the articles to support your themes. Use the skills you developed in RES-815 while completing the Emerging Writer Worksheet in which you identified themes, supported them with evidence from the articles, built a thesis claim, and outlined your paper.

 

 

 

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure the successful completion of the assignment:

 

Review the articles by Lindsay (2015); Lee, Chang, and Bryan (2020); and Klocko, Marshal, and Davidson (2015) located on the topic of Resources.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Doctoral learners are required to use the APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral-level writing. The manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Directions:

 

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that synthesizes the Lindsay (2015); Lee, Chang, and Bryan (2020); and Klocko, Marshal, and Davidson (2015) articles. Your paper should include the following:

 

An introduction that introduces and provides context for the topic. This includes presenting a clear thesis statement.

Identification of and support for three themes with evidence from each article. Synthesize your discussion of the topic to support your thesis.

A conclusion that demonstrates support of your thesis statement, briefly summarizes the main points from your three themes and makes recommendations for future research on the topic.

 

 

Synthesis Paper – Researcher Skills – Rubric

 

Criteria Description

 

Introduction

 

5: Excellent

33 points

 

An introduction is thoroughly presented and vividly contextualizes the topic.

 

4: Good

30.03 points

 

An introduction is present and adequately contextualizes the topic.

 

3: Satisfactory

27.06 points

 

An introduction is presented, but does not contextualize the topic well.

 

2: Less Than Satisfactory

24.09 points

 

An introduction is present, but incomplete or illogical.

 

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

 

An introduction is either missing or not evident to the reader.

 

Criteria Description

 

Support of Common Themes

 

5: Excellent

44 points

 

Support of common themes is thoroughly presented with rich detail.

 

4: Good

40.04 points

 

Support of common themes is present and thorough.

 

3: Satisfactory

36.08 points

 

Support of common themes is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth.

 

2: Less Than Satisfactory

32.12 points

 

Support of common themes is present, but inaccurate or illogical.

 

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

 

Support of common themes is either missing or not evident to the reader.

 

Criteria Description

 

Discussion of Conclusions

 

5: Excellent

33 points

 

A discussion of the conclusions is thoroughly presented including an overall summary of themes found in the articles and is strongly connected to the thesis statement.

 

4: Good

30.03 points

 

A discussion of the conclusions is presented and includes an overall summary of themes found in the articles and reasonably connects to the thesis statement.

 

3: Satisfactory

27.06 points

 

A discussion of the conclusions is presented, but it does not include an overall summary of themes found in the articles or does not connect well to the thesis statement.

 

2: Less Than Satisfactory

24.09 points

 

A discussion of the conclusions is presented, but inaccurate or illogical.

 

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

 

A discussion of the conclusions is not presented.

 

Criteria Description

 

Synthesis and Argument

 

5: Excellent

66 points

 

Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

 

4: Good

60.06 points

 

Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

 

3: Satisfactory

54.12 points

 

Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

 

2: Less Than Satisfactory

48.18 points

 

Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

 

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

 

No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources.

 

Criteria Description

 

Thesis Development and Purpose

 

5: Excellent

22 points

 

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis.

 

4: Good

20.02 points

 

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

 

3: Satisfactory

18.04 points

 

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

 

2: Less Than Satisfactory

16.06 points

 

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

 

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

 

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

 

Criteria Description

 

Mechanics of Writing

 

5: Excellent

11 points

 

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

 

4: Good

10.01 points

 

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

 

3: Satisfactory

9.02 points

 

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

 

2: Less Than Satisfactory

8.03 points

 

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

 

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

 

Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

 

Criteria Description

 

APA Format

 

5: Excellent

11 points

 

The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

 

4: Good

10.01 points

 

Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

 

3: Satisfactory

9.02 points

 

Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are present.

 

2: Less Than Satisfactory

8.03 points

 

Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used.

 

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

 

Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used.

 

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