This assignment is designed to help you conduct literature searches, select relevant sources, and develop a main idea for a typical written assignment.
Course Objectives:
CO 1: Demonstrate ability to understand and use APA Publication Manual guidelines in written assignments.
CO 3: Identify relevant and credible sources using online search engines and databases.
CO 7: Utilize all stages of the writing process to fulfill assignment criteria.
Total points:
This assignment is worth 120 points
Requirements:
This paper will be in APA format, Times New Roman 12-point font, and include title page, a thesis statement, and the bibliography in APA format with a statement of each source’s relevance to the thesis.
Directions:
Identify a topic in the field of social work that is narrow enough to conduct a literature search of 6 to 8 articles and write an 8-10 paragraph essay.
Research the relevant literature using PsychInfo and the Chamberlain University online library search engine. Make sure you have access to Full Text for all sources you are going to use. If you can find research high on the credibility scale, such as meta-analyses versus case reports, use it.
After reading the abstracts and findings sections for all of your sources, write a thesis that makes a useful statement about the topic.
Create a reference list in APA format, and add a sentence under each reference indicating how this article will be useful to your thesis.
Grading Criteria:
Your assignment will be graded on the clarity of your thesis, the relevance and credibility of the sources you selected, and the adherence to APA format for all references.
Category Points Description
Clarity of thesis 30 The thesis should be in form of one to three complete sentences that assert a fact or relationship between variables relevant to the field of social work.
Relevance of sources 30 Sources provide theory and/or research that support the thesis or provide context for its importance.
Credibility of sources 20 There are at least six sources from peer-reviewed journals or chapters in scholarly works and use research designs as high in credibility as available.
APA format of references 40 Format each reference in APA format, being sure to follow the specific guidelines for different types of sources.
Total 120
Please review the grading rubric to understand the expectations before beginning this assignment.
Rubric
MSW501 M2: Bibliography and Thesis Rubric
MSW501 M2: Bibliography and Thesis Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of thesis
30.0 pts
Meets Criteria
Thesis asserts a truth or relationship between variables of importance to the field of social work
20.0 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Thesis makes an assertion that is vague or of limited importance to the field social work.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
Thesis is a topic without making an assertion about the topic, or is both vague and of little relevance to the field of social work.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance of sources
30.0 pts
Meets Criteria
All sources support the thesis and/or its context as described in the bibliography.
20.0 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Most sources support the thesis and/or its context as described in the bibliography.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
Few if any sources support the thesis and/or its context as described in the bibliography.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCredibility of sources
20.0 pts
Meets Criteria
There are at least six sources from peer-reviewed journals or chapters in scholarly works and use research designs as high in credibility as available.
15.0 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
There are at least four sources from peer-reviewed journals or chapters in scholarly works and most use research designs as high in credibility as available.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
There are fewer than four sources from peer-reviewed journals or chapters in scholarly works and few if any use research designs as high in credibility as available.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA format of references
40.0 pts
Meets Criteria
All sources are correctly formatted according to the 6th edition of the APA manual.
35.0 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Most sources are correctly formatted according to the 6th edition of the APA manual.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
Fewer than half of the sources are correctly formatted according to the 6th edition of the APA manual.
40.0 pts
Total Points: 120.0
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