Requirements and Evaluation ofResearch Paper Each student in HAS 5125 course will be asked to write a polished original research paper. The research paper will increase the student’s critical perspectives, awareness, and knowledge in a course subject area. Each paper will focus on a specific and narrowly defined topic. The topic could be formulation, implementation, or/and modification phases of any health policy making at federal or state level. Students choose the focus of their papers based on their professional and academic interests within the course’s context. All topics must be approved before writing. Students may consult individually with instructor as they formulate research topics, collect sources, draft their papers, and revise work for final submission. The paper should demonstrate that the student has read widely and critically in the relevant field. The student has a chance to present his/her point of view through a well-structured and compelling paper while properly citing others’ ideas. The paper’s references section should include at least 5reliable, current, and professional sources. The paper must be at least 9 pages long including an abstract, with 12-pt font double-spaced, and 1 inch margins all around. The paper should adhere to the American Psychological Association style manual, and must be submitted to the Blackboard before the deadline. According to FIU policy, student papers will be checked by the Blackboard plagiarism detection software. Violations of the student code of conduct (plagiarism, cheating) will result in an F being assigned for this course. Research Paper Rubric 4 Exceeds Expectations 3 Meets Expectations 2 Approaches Expectations 1 Does not Meet Expectations Abstract Clearly and sequentially conveys the content of paper Gives a general overview of paper topic, but no sequential elaboration of contents Does not provide a clear representation of paper contents Not provided Topic Introduction Excellent introduction that addressed purpose, theoretical basis, and significance of the paper topic. The significance of the research paper has been established and grounded in previous knowledge or research. Adequate introduce purpose, and significance of the topic with some weaknesses. The significance of the research has been established. Significant weaknesses in introduction of purpose, significance of the topic. The introduction is unacceptable. Development Paper statement or research question addresses a relevant and specific course area and advances a new argument or perspective Paper statement or research question addresses a relevant and specific course area Paper statement or research question is overly general but makes an arguable claim Paper statement or research question is not well defined or absent Evidence Paper statement or research question is thoroughly supported by evidence, examples, observations, and appropriate citations Paper statement or research qu.

1. Requirements and Evaluation ofResearch Paper
Each student in HAS 5125 course will be asked to write a
polished original research paper. The research paper will
increase the student’s critical perspectives, awareness, and
knowledge in a course subject area. Each paper will focus on a
specific and narrowly defined topic. The topic could be
formulation, implementation, or/and modification phases of any
health policy making at federal or state level. Students choose
the focus of their papers based on their professional and
academic interests within the course’s context. All topics must
be approved before writing. Students may consult individually
with instructor as they formulate research topics, collect
sources, draft their papers, and revise work for final
submission.
The paper should demonstrate that the student has read
widely and critically in the relevant field. The student has a
chance to present his/her point of view through a well-
structured and compelling paper while properly citing others’
ideas. The paper’s references section should include at least
5reliable, current, and professional sources.
The paper must be at least 9 pages long including an
abstract, with 12-pt font double-spaced, and 1 inch margins all
around. The paper should adhere to the American Psychological
Association style manual, and must be submitted to the
Blackboard before the deadline. According to FIU policy,
student papers will be checked by the Blackboard plagiarism
detection software. Violations of the student code of conduct
(plagiarism, cheating) will result in an F being assigned for this
course.
Research Paper Rubric

2. 4
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meets Expectations
2
Approaches Expectations
1
Does not Meet Expectations
Abstract
Clearly and sequentially conveys the content of paper
Gives a general overview of paper topic, but no sequential
elaboration of contents
Does not provide a clear representation of paper contents
Not provided
Topic Introduction
Excellent introduction that addressed purpose, theoretical basis,
and significance of the paper topic. The significance of the
research paper has been established and grounded in previous
knowledge or research.
Adequate introduce purpose, and significance of the topic with
some weaknesses. The significance of the research has been
established.
Significant weaknesses in introduction of purpose, significance
of the topic.

3. The introduction is unacceptable.
Development
Paper statement or research question addresses a relevant and
specific course area and advances a new argument or
perspective
Paper statement or research question addresses a relevant and
specific course area
Paper statement or research question is overly general but
makes an arguable claim
Paper statement or research question is not well defined or
absent
Evidence
Paper statement or research question is thoroughly supported by
evidence, examples, observations, and appropriate citations
Paper statement or research question is supported by
appropriate citations
Paper statement or research question is supported by some
evidence with citations
Paper question is unevenly or illogically supported. citations
are inappropriate
Critical Thinking
Integrates different disciplinary knowledge and includes
evidence of reflection
Integrates multiple viewpoints and compares ideas or
perspectives
Considers multiple viewpoints and ideas tentatively
Does not consider multiple points of view
Delivery
Very clear and concise flow of ideas. Transitions between ideas
enhance the presentation in paragraphs and subsections
Order of ideas in paragraphs and subsections is easy to follow
Order of ideas in paragraphs is apparent but occasionally
difficult to follow
Order of ideas in paragraphs is usually difficult to follow

4. Conclusions
Extends conclusions to address implications and consider
ambiguities
Conclusions are logical based on arguments and evidence
presented
Conclusions only loosely follow from arguments and evidence
presented
Fails to identify conclusions or conclusions presented are
simplistic
Writing Style
Paper is coherent, concise and well structured with a clear
purpose. Error free (spelling, grammar, typographical errors)
Paper is coherent, concise and well structured with a clear
purpose and few errors.
Paper conveys the main points of the topic but additional polish
is needed. Several errors
Paper is incoherent with little structure; difficult to appreciate
the content; numerous errors
Citation of sources
Appropriate citation of sources. Contains 5 or more relevant
references
Contains references to at least 5, the majority of which are
relevant. A few missing citations
Contains references to 5 studies but most are irrelevant
Does not include other studies. Lack of citations
Paper guidelines and APA style (e.g., references, levels of
heading, margins)
APA guidelines were followed
APA guidelines were followed with a few instances of incorrect
formatting and style
APA guidelines were used but there are several instances of

5. incorrect formatting and style.
APA style was not used.