Editing paper

Hello,

Here are the comments from the professor:

Great job! Paper is good in terms of its content. It meets the requirements of applying economic theory and the syllabus learning outcomes. However, work is needed on supporting data or statistics. Also, I would like to see incorporate peer reviewed journal articles to lend credibility to your arguments. Work is also needed on your APA documentation.Lyndon

Here is the grading rublic:

CriteriaRatingsPts

Focus – Application of Economic Theory

10 pts

Papermakes great use applying economic theory to the topic (explaining theeconomics in the issue), includes economically logical conclusions,student excels at predicting future economic trends, events orconclusions based on the reasoning used.

8 pts

Papermakes good use applying economic theory to the topic (explaining theeconomics in the issue), may include basic economically logicalconclusions/projections.

5 pts

Paperincorporates economic theory in explaining the topic (explaining theeconomics in the issue.) Little more than stating the economic theory isincluded. No use of economically logical conclusions.

3 pts

Papermakes no application of economic theory to the topic. Is justdescriptive of the topic in nature. Provides no evidence studentconnected economic theory to topic.

10 / 10 pts

Inclusion of Course Learning Outcomes

10 pts

Papermakes great use of course material, readings, and supplements. Easilymaps to a number of learning outcomes in the syllabus.

8 pts

Papermakes good use of course material and readings. Little outsidesupplements are included. Maps to a number of learning outcomes in thesyllabus.

5 pts

Papermakes basic use of course material. Typically no outside supplements orresearch in included. Difficult to map to a number of learning outcomesin the syllabus.

3 pts

Papermakes no real constructive use of course material. One could considerthis an opinion paper with no real supporting material. Difficult to mapto a number of learning outcomes in the syllabus.

8 / 10 pts

Inclusion of Supporting Data

10 pts

Paper contains evidence of solid research effort drawing from many strong academic sources.

8 pts

Paper contains evidence of medium research effort in number and strength of resources.

5 pts

Paper contains evidence of minimal research effort or success drawing from few or weak sources (Wikipedia).

3 pts

Paper contains evidence of no real research effort including no real source of research.

8 / 10 pts

Use of Statistical Evidence

10 pts

Paper makes exemplary use of credible statistical evidence.

8 pts

Paper makes good use of credible statistical evidence.

5 pts

Statistical evidence is partial, weak or inappropriate.

0 pts

No statistical evidence is presented.

5 / 10 pts

Strength of Argumentation

10 pts

Thesis is well developed and supported, feeds conclusion. Contradictory views plausibly handled.

8 pts

Thesisis adequately developed and supported, only partially supports theconclusion. Contradictory views not treated adequately.

5 pts

Thesis is not adequately developed and logically supported, conclusion not supported. Contradictory views not treated.

3 pts

Thesis is not developed or supported. Conclusion missing or not supported. Contradictory views not treated adequately.

10 / 10 pts

References

15 pts

Referencesare well documented in both the body and reference section in aconsistent form. Many more than the minimum number of sources.

12 pts

Referencesare inconsistently documented in body and reference section. Referencesare not ideally matched to content. Five sources and at least threejournals contained.

8 pts

Referencesare poorly documented in body and reference section. References notappropriate to content or not current. Less than minimum requirements.

5 pts

Almostno references documented. Inappropriate references. Fewer than fivesources or fewer than three journal articles. Reliance on nonquality websources.

12 / 15 pts

Grammar

10 pts

Writing is grammatically correct, clear and flowing.

8 pts

Writing should be polished for stronger presentation.

5 pts

Writing needs work for clarity, organization and grammatical presentation.

2 pts

Clear indication that this is a draft with serious need for review and editing.

8 / 10 pts

Spelling

5 pts

No spelling errors that distract the reader from the content.

4 pts

Less than 1% of word total have errors in spelling that distract the reader from content.

2 pts

Frequent (3-4%) spelling errors that distract the reader from content.

0 pts

Significantly more than 4% spelling errors that distract the reader from the content.

4 / 5 pts

Flow of Thesis and Arguments

10 pts

Organization is logical and easy to follow. Includes introductory overview and supportable conclusion.

8 pts

Organization is evident but could be strengthened.

5 pts

Organization is weak. Introduction and conclusion are not clearly delineated in body of work.

3 pts

Organization is almost nonexistent and represents just a free flow of ideas.

8 / 10 pts

APA Format

10 pts

APA style is employed perfectly.

8 pts

Few errors in APA style and most are inconsequential.

5 pts

Many features of APA style are ignored.

0 pts

APA style ignored completely.

8 / 10 pts

Total Points: 81

If you need anything else, let me know. Thanks!