7+Research

Research Paper Abstract due on April 25th and Paper is due May 9th The **Research Paper** can be on one of the following topics: · The Most Important Tool in the classroom is the teacher. (This is a self analysis of what is important to you in teacher characteristics. It is possible to use the materials from the first class or search on the web for characteristics that guide you.) This topic would include an awareness of Learning Style and its impact on planning and students.

· The Nature of Learning Theory (This would include concepts or tools from the reading and brief research tasks in Learning Theories and the Theorists that resonate for your individual teaching style.)

· Creativity, Motivation and Problem Solving in the future classroom **The formal paper : ** 1. is written in the third person (No I, me, my or you, etc.) 2. has zero contractions 3. Utilizes APA style when citing sources 4. has References in APA style ** Research Paper (Length is 6-8 pages, double spaced, 14 font, please. **  ** (10-9 points) **    ** Peer Review comments **  ||  ** Average Paper **    ** (8-7 points) **    ** No Peer Review comments **  || ** Needs Help **  ** (6-5 points) **  ** No Peer Review comments ** ||  ** Failing Paper (5 and below) **    ** No Peer Review comments **  || does not adequately  describe the topic. || The paper has no identifiable thesis. || the thesis is weak or non-existent.  Transitions that are used are confusing  or unclear and there are few topic  sentences. || There is no identifiable structure to the paper. || widely as possible among  available scholarly resources  on the topic. || There is no evidence to support the paper’s research topic. || address the information on the  importance of this topic for teachers. || There are major problems with analysis in the paper. The TC does not adequately address the information on the importance of this topic for teachers. || . || Minor errors in sentence structure, grammar, use of punctuation, citation and Grammar, use of punctuation and spelling have few errors. There are some run-on sentences or sentence fragments. There are some problems with the paper's format. || There are pervasive and serious problems in sentence structure, Grammar, use of punctuation, citation, and spelling have several errors. There may be many run-on sentences and sentence fragments. The paper does not conform to format requirements. || There are so many problems with sentence structure, grammar, diction, spelling, etc., that the paper is difficult to understand. The paper does not follow the guidelines for length and format || Other specifics to consider in writing - [] (set up your own checklist for peer review) [|**http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/**]
 * ** Required Elements ** ||  ** Superior Paper **
 * // Thesis // || The thesis clearly describes the topic for the research. || The thesis is a bit vague in its description of the topic. || The thesis is difficult to identify and
 * // Structure // || The structure of the discussion is evident, understandable, and appropriate for the thesis. Transitions between paragraphs are strong and contain topic sentences. || The discussion is generally unclear and often wanders or jumps around. Transitions between paragraphs are weak or not existent and many paragraphs do not contain topic sentences. || The structure is unclear, often because
 * // Use Use of evEvidence // || The TC demonstrates clear and wide knowledge of the resources available and has made excellent use of the appropriate the primary and secondary resources in his/her discussion related to the topic. || The writer occasionally relies too heavily on one or a few sources in his/her discussion, but sources are still appropriate primary and secondary resources related to the topic . || The writer has not consulted as
 * // Analysis // || The TC does an excellent job of providing information on the importance of this topic for teachers. || The TC does an adequate job of providing information on the importance of this topic for teachers. || The TC does not sufficiently
 * // Mechanics // || Sentence structure, grammar, use of punctuation, citation, Grammar, use of punctuation and spelling are excellent and error free. There are no run-on sentences or sentence fragments. The paper adheres to the paper format requirements.