Research

2- 3 page research report (reference page and title page not included in required page count) on a topic of your choosing from either chapter 15 or 16.

Sample topics are

-Adolescent brain development and how it impacts decision making/participating in risky behavior

– Cyberbullying

-or any topic that relates to teenagers

Report formatting must follow APA or MLA style using one-inch margins, double-spacing, and 12-point font (Arial preferred; Times New Roman and Century Gothic are also acceptable). You are to include a minimum of 2 outside resources, not including the course text. You may research print publications and on-line sources; however, you must use an academic research engine when searching for web articles. No Wikipedia or Ehow type articles will be accepted. It is highly recommended that you use the BC library resources and academic search engines.

Due 12/2/2020 by 11:59pm- MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT-Microsoft Word or PDF.

Rubric-

Grade Standard
A
(90 – 100%)

• Arial or Times New Roman (12) font, one-inch margins, double-spaced (MLA or APA formatting).
• Minimal grammatical and/or spelling errors.
• Research Paper must be 2-3+ pages in length
• Must have a total of 2 references, and reference page
• Includes introduction and conclusion
• Must have in text citations throughout all document
• Assignment must be turned in on time.
B
(80 – 89%) • Arial or Times New Roman(12) font, one-inch margin, double-spaced.
• Some grammatical and/or spelling errors.
• Research paper 2+ pages in length,
• Must have a total of 1-2 references and reference page
• Includes introduction and conclusion
• Must have in text citations throughout most document
• late
C
(70 – 79%) • Arial or Times New Roman (12) font, one-inch margin double-spaced.
• Moderate grammatical and/or spelling errors.
• Research paper 1-2 pages in length,
• Must have a total of 1 reference and reference page
• Includes introduction and/or conclusion
• Must have in text citations throughout most document
• late
D
(60 – 69%) • Arial or Times New Roman (12) font, one-inch margin double-spaced.
• Many grammatical and/or spelling errors.
• Research paper1 pages in length,
• Must have a total of 0-1 references and reference page
• Must have in text citations throughout some document
• late
F
(less than 60%) • Arial or Times New Roman (12) font, one-inch margin double spaced.
• Excessive grammatical and/or spelling errors.
• Less than 1 pages in length
• 0 references and no reference page
• No in text citations
• late