This week, you will submit the final draft of your informative paper.

This 4 paragraph paper explores a controversial topic in an informative style. This

means that the writer must present an equal amount of information for both points

of view related to the topic without providing personal thought or opinion. Provide

factual information from credible sources to highlight each side. Your paper must

include:

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Introduction (1 paragraph)

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Body (2 paragraphs) Remember to use APA-style formatted in-text

citations throughout your paper.

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Conclusion (1 paragraph)

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Reference list written in APA style format, in which you list a minimum of

4 total resources

Informative Paper Final

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

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Learning

Outcome Content/Orga nization

30 to >26.7 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe writer demonstrates an exemplary understanding of the topic and the writing process. The paper is well-organized and clear, with relevant detail. All requirements of the paper as described by the instructor are met. 26.7 to >23.7 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe writer demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the topic and the writing process. The paper is mostly well-organized and clear. All requirements of the paper as described by the instructor are met.

23.7 to >21.6 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe writer demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic and the writing process. The paper may lack organization and clarity. Most requirements of the paper as described by the instructor are met.

21.6 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe writer does not demonstrate an understanding of the topic and the writing process. The paper lacks organization and clarity. The requirements of the paper as described by the instructor are not met.

30 pts

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Learning

Outcome Style/Langua ge

22.5 to >20.02 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe writer employs an appropriate writing style that is consistent throughout. The text does not suffer from errors in word choice. The paper includes a strong introduction and a strong conclusion.

20.02 to >17.78 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe writer employs an appropriate writing style. The text includes few errors in word choice.

The paper includes an introduction and a conclusion.

17.78 to >16.2 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe text includes several errors in word choice and may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion.

16.2 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe text lacks stylistic quality.

22.5 pts

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Learning

Outcome

Sentence

Structure and

Mechanics

15 to >13.35 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe writer makes minimal (if any) errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or sentence structure.

13.35 to >11.85 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe writer makes some errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or sentence structure.

11.85 to >10.8 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe writer makes numerous errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or sentence structure.

10.8 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe writer makes significant errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or sentence structure.

15 pts

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Learning

Outcome Format and

Crediting

Sources

7.5 to >6.68 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe writer makes minimal (if any) errors in APA style format, citations, or references.

6.68 to >5.93 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe writer makes some errors in APA style format, citations, or references.

5.93 to >5.4 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe writer makes numerous errors in APA style format, citations, or references.

5.4 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe writer makes significant errors in APA style format, citations, or references.

 7.5 pts

Total Points: 75