BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT TASK
BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT TASK
Research Project Instructions
The learning theories upon which this course is based are actualized in the Research Project. You will begin the paper by selecting one key term to research. You may select any key term from Chapters 2-13. The key terms are found at the end of each chapter. You will be required to write a paper of at least 1,000 words, but not to exceed 1,250 words, to fully explore the topic. Your project must demonstrate course-related knowledge with supporting documentation from two peer-reviewed articles, the textbook, and the Bible. BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT TASK
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The use of proper, current APA format is required. A title page and reference page(s) must be included. The word count does not include the title or reference page(s). Submit the project as a Microsoft Word document.
Grading
Consult the accompanying rubric for how your instructor will grade this assignment. Also, any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in current APA format.
The Research Project is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.
BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC – 160 POINTS TOTAL
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
| Content 112 | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Analyzes the material | 86-112 points
Clearly defines and thoroughly explores the selected key term in all areas. Relevant, logical, supported, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. Biblical integration is relevant. BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT TASK |
51-85 points
Supporting details and information are relevant, but in 1–2 areas of the writing, the key term is not fully analyzed or is unsupported. |
1-50 points
Supporting details and information are relevant, but in several areas of the project key term is not fully analyzed or is unsupported. |
0 points
Does not meet the requirements of the project. |
| Structure 48 | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Format | 19-24 points
There is a title page based on the current APA format. References, in-text and in the reference section, are in proper APA format. All required sources are used (two peer-reviewed articles, the textbook, and the Bible). Minimum word count of 1,000 words is met or exceeded but does not exceed 1,250 words. |
9-18 points
1–2 of the format elements are incorrect and/or 1–2 areas of APA formatting are incorrect. Most required sources are used (one peer-reviewed article, the textbook, and the Bible). Minimum word count of 700-999 words met. |
1-8 points
In several areas, the format elements are incorrect and/or there are several instances of incorrect APA format. Required sources are lacking Minimum word count of 300-699 words met.
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0 points
APA/project format does not meet the requirement for the project. Less than 300 words. |
| Grammar & Spelling | 19-24 points
Writer makes no errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content. |
9-18 points
Writer makes 1–2 errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content. BUSI 240 RESEARCH PROJECT TASK |
1-8 points
Writer makes 3–4 errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content. |
0 points
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content. |
