the goal of this paper is to answer the research question. Your paper will be an analysis, not an argument. In other words, this assignment is not about taking a position on an issue or persuading the reader to believe one thing or another. Instead, your job is to give your reader the best answers that professional researchers have found to your chosen question.
selects relevant information from credible sources
synthesizes information from an appropriate number and variety of sources
seamlessly integrates source information using appropriate citations based on assignment instructions
effectively uses direct quotations, paraphrases, and summaries, balanced with original writing, to create a cohesive work
effectively synthesizes information from sources to develop relevant and thorough reasons and evidence
effectively uses concrete examples from research and personal observation to fully support key ideas
skillfully supports and elaborates on ideas using relevant facts, statistics, quotes, analogies, etc.