Writing Manual & Sea King Capstone - Palos Verdes High School

Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References/Works Cited
Appendices
Mechanics & Writing Style
APA/MLA Format
Includes the major results and
collection of the data. Data is
presented in relation to each goal
and is factual (may include
tables, charts, illustrations or
graphs). Consistently refers back
to the literature review.
Provides a discussion with
conclusions, implications for
learning beyond the project, and
implications for policy and future
research.
List of reference citations is
complete; all references/works
cited in the body of the paper are
listed, but only those works;
references/works cited is listed in
alphabetical order; proper
APA/MLA citation format is
followed.
Includes original surveys or
referenced charts, etc.
Student has written elegantly and
cogently, using proper grammar,
syntax, punctuation, and
spelling; the paper has a neat
appearance and is free of
typographical errors; wording is
appropriate to the context;
paragraphs are well constructed;
paper exhibits a logical “flow”
from section to section; student
used proper voice for the paper.
Student has followed all
conventions for proper format of
a research report as described in
the APA/MLA Publication
Manual (current edition).
As in 4, but may contain
unnecessary information or
superficial discussion of results.
Inconsistently refers back to the
literature review.
As in 4, but may provide a
superficial discussion of
implication for learning beyond
the project.
As in 4, but references/works
cited are listed that were not
cited in the paper; minor errors in
APA/MLA reference format may
be present.
Mostly includes original surveys
or referenced charts, etc.
As in 4, but with occasional
uncorrected typographical errors,
or a very few minor errors in
spelling, grammar, syntax, or
punctuation; however, errors do
not detract from the overall
ability to convey meaning; the
paper is not as elegant.
Student has made minor
deviations in APA/MLA format:
e.g., incorrect form of page
headers, improper section
headings, or incorrect citation
format of references.
As in 3, but does not relate data
to each goal.
Concludes the research project,
but does not discuss implications
beyond it.
As in 3; student has not followed
proper APA/MLA format for
citations.
Somewhat includes original
surveys or referenced charts, etc.
The paper exhibits numerous
typographical errors and repeated
errors in basic elements of
writing; the student has not
expressed ideas with clarity and
precision; transitions between
paragraphs are awkward;
wording of sentences tends to
simplistic in style and content.
As in 3, but more serious and
consistent errors in APA/MLA
format: e.g., subsections are
omitted, absence of page headers
or numbers, non-APA/MLA
style citation format, improper
tense or voice for the paper,
figures/tables inserted in
incorrect location of paper.
As in 2, but includes unnecessary
information or superficial
discussion of results. Does not
refer back to literature review.
Does not effectively conclude the
project or discuss further
implications.
Does not include all references
cited in body of the paper;
information in the
references/works cited is
incorrect or incomplete;
references do not follow
APA/MLA citation format.
Does not appropriately include
original surveys or referenced
charts, etc.
The student has displayed serious
and consistent problems in basic
writing skill; the ability to
express ideas is compromised by
the poor writing quality.
Major errors in APA/MLA
format: e.g., major sections of
paper omitted, information
presented in incorrect sections,
critical information omitted,
figures or tables left out.
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