Conduct a focused literature search and select a minimum of 6 to 8 primary research articles on the research topic finished research paper should be 10 to 12 double-spaced, word-processed or typed pages using a standard 12-point type size. Be sure to cite all references or quotations using proper APA style. Research paper will have four major parts: an abstract, an introduction, the body of the paper, and a conclusion. It will begin with a title page and end with a reference list. The paper is to be written in APA style Grading Criteria Report Structure Grading Criteria Point Range Total Abstract Concise, accurate summary of articles, using own words. 9-10 /10 Wordy, accurate summary of articles, using own words. 7-8 Concise, accurate summary, using authors'' words. 5-6 Wordy, accurate summary, using authors'' words. 3-4 Inaccurate summary of articles. 1-2 No summary. 0 Introduction Concise statement of the rationale, purpose, and structure. 5 /5 A wordy statement of the rationale, purpose, and structure. 4 Includes information that is either unnecessary or would be better placed later in the paper. An interesting but wordy rationale or background statement (perhaps more suited to a literary essay), that includes either the purpose or the structure. 3 An interesting but wordy rationale or background statement (perhaps more suited to a literary essay), in which neither purpose nor structure are described. 2 Poorly written, with neither purpose nor structure described. 1 No introduction. 0 Body: Selected Literature Review Accurately summarizes the main findings of 7 or 8 or more primary research or review articles. 41-50 /50 Accurately summarizes the main findings of 4 to 6 primary research or review articles. 31-40 Other articles summarized may be primary or secondary sources. Accurately summarizes the main findings of 1 to 3 primary research or review articles. 21-30 Other articles summarized may be primary or secondary sources. Accurately summarizes only secondary sources. 11-20 Incomplete, inaccurate summary of secondary sources. 1-10 No articles summarized. 0 Discussion and Conclusion Clear, logical integration of the findings from all 8 (or more) articles into a summary conclusion and/or recommendations. 16-20 /20 May include creative thought. Clear, logical integration of the findings from most of the articles (6 minimum) into a summary conclusion and/or recommendations. 11-15 Unclear or illogical integration of the findings from most of the articles. 6-10 Unclear or illogical attempt to integrate a few of the findings from five or fewer articles. 1-5 No conclusion. 0 Style Consistent use of APA (5th ed.) style in title page, body of the report, in-text citations, and reference list. 9-10 /10 Title page includes a title appropriate for a scientific paper, student name and AU ID number, and identifies the course and the tutor. Consistent use of an out-of-date APA style in all 4 elements. 7-8 Title page includes appropriate title, student name and AU ID number, and identifies the course and the tutor. Consistent use of APA style in 3 elements, or inconsistent use in 4 elements. 5-6 Title page may be incomplete. Use ofAPA style in 2 elements. 3-4 Title page may be incomplete. Use of some other style. 1-2 No citations or reference list, no title page. 0 Writing Skills Excellent organization, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 5 /5 A well-organized paper may use headings and/or clear, logical transitions to shift from one section to the next. Generally well written (i.e., logical, clear) with a few minor errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. 4 Logical and clear, but with many errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 3 Some confusion or lack of clarity in organization and writing. 2 Generally confusing, illogical and unclear 1 Total /100