Please NO PLAGIARISM
GWFA Research Paper Instructions
Summarize the major points of George Washington’s “Farewell Address.” Your paper should adhere to the following specifications:
- No more than 3 double-spaced pages (12-point font with 1-inch margins).
- Must include a title page (not counted in total page number) that contains:
- A title
- Your name
- Your section (GOVT 200-S02)
- Instructor’s name
- The date the assignment is due (all single-spaced at the foot of the cover page)
- No page number is necessary for the cover page or for the first page in the body of the paper.
Points will be deducted for misspelled words, poor grammar, lack of page numbers, and lack of a title page.
GWFA Research Paper Grading Rubric
Student: Elements Criteria Points Possible Points Earned Comments from Instructor Introduction · Is there a clear thesis statement? What is the topic you are going to address? · Does the introduction provide a clear overview of the paper’s contents? 15 Content · Are the issues or themes raised in the introduction properly treated? · Are differing viewpoints considered, analyzed, and treated? · Is the analysis thorough? 75 Conclusion · Does the conclusion offer a good summary of issues or themes treated in the paper? · Does the conclusion offer suggestions for or encourage further study? 15 Materials/ Sources · Are all quotes used in context? · Does the bibliography contain scholarly sources? · Are materials properly cited and quoted in APA style? 15 Structure · Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear? · Are proper headings used? · Is the treatment of the topic logically oriented? 15 Style · Does the paper use APA format correctly? · Is the paper without spelling and grammatical errors? · Is the writing cogent? Is the language concise and precise? 15 Total 150