American Public University Importance of Strategic Sourcing Research Paper PART 1: The research paper will be regarding the importance of strategic sourci
American Public University Importance of Strategic Sourcing Research Paper PART 1:
The research paper will be regarding the importance of strategic sourcing. You should also research an existing program or a completed program or contract in support of the importance of strategic sourcing.
Write a basic outline of your research topic paper. This outline is the one that will be developed in stages over the next few weeks leading to the final research paper.
INSTRUCTIONS:
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced, 1/2 to 1 page
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
PART 2:
Write a draft abstract and more detailed outline of your research topic paper. This outline can follow the following format as far as section headings. You can add more sections, but there must be at least four sections highlighted by * and section titles. Provide commentary with each section that is written (The commentary should be detailed explanation or support in paragraph format).
Abstract*
Introduction*
Background
Literature Review*
Findings*
Conclusion*
Summary
Future Research Recommendation
Incorporate at least two references from reputable sources.
INSTRUCTIONS:
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced, two pages.
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Category
Thesis and Support
Organization
Style
Beginning 5
points/2.5 points
The writing may need
a more clearly
articulated thesis
and/or appropriate
related subordinate
ideas. Fuzzy logic may
be evident and
adequate supporting
evidence is lacking.
5/5
Developing 10
points/5 points
The writing has a
clear thesis and
related
subordinate ideas
supported by
clear thinking and
appropriate
evidence. Logical
arguments may
be one-sided or
incomplete.
10/10
The writing is
The writing
noticeably lacking in
demonstrates
organization. There is rudimentary
no clear introduction
organization and
nor conclusion and
logical structure,
ideas are neither
but ideas may be
carefully nor fully
more fully
developed. Supporting developed and
evidence is clearly
supported by
lacking.
more appropriate
5/5
evidence.
10/10
The writing lacks
The writing is
clarity and is
clear but could be
sometimes
expressed in a
confusing. The
style more
language chosen is
appropriate to the
not appropriate to the subject. It is
subject nor the
jargon-free but
assignment.
may require a
more complete
5/5
explanation of
some terms used.
Accomplished 15
points/7.5 pts
The writing has a
clearly articulated
thesis supported
by appropriate
evidence and
sound logic. Minor
gaps in logic and
argument may
appear.
15/15
Exemplary 20
points/10 points
The writing has a
clearly articulated
original thesis and
subordinate ideas
supported by
reliable and relevant
evidence based on
original research.
20/20
The writing is
organized logically
and flows well. An
introduction and
conclusion are
evident, but
transitions may be
smoother.
15/15
The writing flows
smoothly and
logically from a
well-defined
thesis. It contains
an appropriate
introduction,
conclusion, and
smooth transitions.
20/20
The writing keeps
the reader’s
attention through
a carefully crafted
prose
style. Language
chosen is
appropriate to the
subject, but may
call attention to
itself in minor
The writing engages
the reader through
an original prose
style appropriate to
the
subject. Language is
precise. Sentences
are varied but not
noticeably so. Active
voice is apparent.
20/20
10/10
Mechanics/Syntax/Grammar The writing exhibits
substantial errors in
grammar and style so
that the basic ideas
are lost. Sources are
overly quoted and not
adequately
documented nor cited.
5/5
APA format
There are no
resources cited.
2.5/2.5
The writing could
benefit from
additional
proofreading, as
some errors
impede the flow
of the reading.
Sources are
documented and
cited but need to
show greater
consistency.
10/10
References and
in-text citations
are included, but
both are
formatted
incorrectly.
5/5
Timeliness and Format
Assignment is not
handed in by deadline
and file name is not
labeled using
guidelines provided
2.5/2.5
Assignment is
either not
submitted by the
due date or is not
labeled correctly.
5/5
ways.
15/15
The writing may
exhibit a few
minor errors in
grammar or style,
but do impair the
flow of the
reading. Most
quoted material is
properly
documented and
cited.
The writing is free of
grammatical,
proofreading, and
stylistic errors. All
quoted material is
properly
documented and
cited.
20/20
15/15
Either References
or in-text citations
are formatted
incorrectly, or too
much of the
content is quoted
or paraphrased,
resulting in little
original work.
7.5/7.5
References and intext citations are
included,
appropriate and
formatted correctly.
Enough of the
content is created
by the student.
10/10
Assignment is
turned in by the due
date and is labeled
correctly.
10/10
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