Use scholarly sources from the Keiser University library at minimum. In other words, regardless of your project, you MUST use the KU databases (Proquest, InfoTrac, eLibrary, or EBSCO).

1. Use scholarly sources from the Keiser University library at minimum. In other words, regardless of your project, you MUST use the KU databases (Proquest, InfoTrac, eLibrary, or EBSCO). You may also include sources from national or international newspapers, scholarly books, PBS or BBC documentaries, or government websites from the United States or a country relevant to your report. You MAY NOT use cable news websites, or any other websites without permission first.
2. Use APA format. This means that you must include in-text citations after every sentence where you have paraphrased scholarly information. If you are using PowerPoint, you must include a small citation at the bottom of *each* slide. Because you need *every* sentence to be scholarly, you should, therefore have references for every part of your paper. It is understood that within a paragraph you may have some analysis of the information, but the information you are analyzing must be cited.
3. Use Times New Roman 12 point font for all projects except when using PowerPoint or web design. In those cases, you should use Arial.
4. When using PowerPoint, keep your style clean. The background should be dark, the text should be light, your transitions simple, and you should include graphics, but no more than one per page. Arial is the font you should use.
5. Please do not use quotes. I want to read YOUR writing, not that which you have copied. Quotes are used when quoting an expert opinion or to convey a powerful saying. In those instances, one or two short quotes may be used. Otherwise, everything else must be paraphrased. As always, cite your sources of quotes and paraphrases.
6. Please paraphrase by reading several paragraphs, setting the information aside, and then writing down the important parts that you remember. Cite that information. Return to the article and check for content to ensure that you have captured the main ideas from those paragraphs. Continue in this way until you have taken notes on each source. Incorporate those notes, with appropriate citations, into your project.

AMH 1010 Final Research Project Rubric

Content—all areas are addressed 80 points total

Possible points

Earned

points

Comments

Content comes from peer-reviewed journal articles and the course text.

10

Student’s writing accurately synthesizes the data reviewed for the project

20

Analysis is strong, based on facts, and conclusions drawn are based upon the content used for the project

30

Minimum word count is met.

20

Mechanics 20 points total

APA format is used throughout project – regardless of project style.

10

Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling are followed.

10

Subtotal

/100

Late -5/day if applicable

7. A policy brief used to inform Congress derived from your readings. You must include strengths and weaknesses of the policy you choose to examine, the benefits and any implementation strategies for changing the policy. Describe the steps you used for research. 1800 words. Microsoft Word.
8. Select five books on your topic. Each book should be appropriate for a college library. A summary of each book should be listed after each book, explaining its content as well as the significance to the topic. 1800 words (400 words per book). Microsoft Word.
9. Identify three experts on your topic. Write an essay that compares their qualifications and viewpoints. Explains how their views contribute to the field, and where additional knowledge is needed. 1800 words. Microsoft Word.
10. Create a timeline using Word, Powerpoint, or Flash (if you have that ability), that describes a government policy, person, or era, and describe the significance of each point you have highlighted on the time line. 1800 words.
11. Read five sources cited in a research journal article. Explain how each source is related to the article. Explain if the journal author properly reflected the content from the cited sources. Explain what additional information from the source you believe should have been included in the journal article that may have been omitted. 1800 words. Microsoft Word.
12. Examine an event closely. Find newspaper articles written at the time of the event. Find out more about the people who were involved and why the event is significant to U.S. Histroy. 2000 words. Microsoft Word.

Please submit your research project to the dropbox by Sunday of Week 3.

To ensure a good grade, please conform to the following requirements:

1. Use scholarly sources from the Keiser University library at minimum. In other words, regardless of your project, you MUST use the KU databases (Proquest, InfoTrac, eLibrary, or EBSCO). You may also include sources from national or international newspapers, scholarly books, PBS or BBC documentaries, or government websites from the United States or a country relevant to your report. You MAY NOT use cable news websites, or any other websites without permission first.
2. Use APA format. This means that you must include in-text citations after every sentence where you have paraphrased scholarly information. If you are using PowerPoint, you must include a small citation at the bottom of *each* slide. Because you need *every* sentence to be scholarly, you should, therefore have references for every part of your paper. It is understood that within a paragraph you may have some analysis of the information, but the information you are analyzing must be cited.
3. Use Times New Roman 12 point font for all projects except when using PowerPoint or web design. In those cases, you should use Arial.
4. When using PowerPoint, keep your style clean. The background should be dark, the text should be light, your transitions simple, and you should include graphics, but no more than one per page. Arial is the font you should use.
5. Please do not use quotes. I want to read YOUR writing, not that which you have copied. Quotes are used when quoting an expert opinion or to convey a powerful saying. In those instances, one or two short quotes may be used. Otherwise, everything else must be paraphrased. As always, cite your sources of quotes and paraphrases.
6. Please paraphrase by reading several paragraphs, setting the information aside, and then writing down the important parts that you remember. Cite that information. Return to the article and check for content to ensure that you have captured the main ideas from those paragraphs. Continue in this way until you have taken notes on each source. Incorporate those notes, with appropriate citations, into your project.