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Term Paper Evaluation Sheet – GGR 333H5

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HAND IN THIS SHEET WITH YOUR TERM PAPER. Please identify yourself and your topic

Student's Name

Student’s Number______________________________________________________

Title: _______________________________________________________

/0.5 Cover page

You are clearly identified (name, number)

The course is clearly identified (number, title, year)

Informative title (including the title of the book under review)

/2.5 Presentation and Length -

Pages numbered; neatly stapled or otherwise bound

All references used in the paper are clearly identified (see the presentation

guide; give me all the information and the full URL and date of access for

your electronic references). Do not list references not used in the text.

Proper citations within the text (scholarly parenthetical citation style)

No footnotes or endnotes unless absolutely necessary

At least 15 pages for single-authored papers (excluding title page, appendixes,

and references). Teams of 2: at least 20 pages. Teams of 3: at least 25 pages.

Keep in mind, however, that quality matters more than quantity.

Double-spaced, typed, with 2.5-cm margins

/28 Scholarly Content

- Your term paper should include the following sections: introduction, main

section(s), conclusion, bibliography, appendix

Introduction: tell me what your main interest is (clearly defined research

question), why I should care, how you will approach your topic and the

limitations of your approach.

Main section(s): either analytical or descriptive. Discuss main issue(s) and

different perspectives on it. Material is well-focused (i.e., answers the research

question). Your conclusion derives logically from your argumentation.

You have built upon the argumentation found in your references. Keep in mind

that you are expected to be familiar with the relevant suggested readings

listed on the GGR333 website whether you reference them or not.

You should be careful to demonstrate that you understand the material covered

and the terms and concepts used.

No evidence of plagiarism, intentional or otherwise

Attachments

Appendix 1: Your marked Proposal

Appendix 2: This evaluation sheet (last page of your term paper)

Grammar & Spelling

Avoid spelling errors or typos

sentences are properly constructed and complete

paragraphs are logical and well-constructed, not too long or too short

writing style maintains a scholarly tone, no repetitiveness

appropriate and effective vocabulary used

avoids fluff, vague generalities and biased and blatantly normative language

Subjective Component -

this is where the mark can be adjusted to reflect the grader’s overall feeling

about the quality of the review essay

/40 TOTAL

Late Penalty (

days late @ 10% per day)

/40 GRAND TOTAL

Term Paper Evaluation Sheet

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