Synthesis Paper – Researcher Skills

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Synthesis Paper – Researcher Skills

Assessment Description

In Topic 3, you read three articles about the skills of the researcher. In this assignment, you will
identify three themes common to the articles and write a synthesis paper about research skills
using evidence from the articles to support your themes. Use the skills you developed in RES-
815 while completing the Emerging Writer Worksheet in which you identified themes, supported
them with evidence from the articles, built a thesis claim, and outlined your paper.

General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure the successful completion of the assignment:
Review the articles by Lindsay (2015); Lee, Chang, and Bryan (2020); and Klocko, Marshal, and
Davidson (2015) located on the topic of Resources.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric before beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Doctoral learners are required to use the APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style
Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific
guidelines related to doctoral-level writing. The manual contains essential information on
manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical
support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Directions:

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that synthesizes the Lindsay (2015); Lee, Chang, and Bryan
(2020); and Klocko, Marshal, and Davidson (2015) articles. Your paper should include the
following:

An introduction that introduces and provides context for the topic. This includes presenting a
clear thesis statement.
Identification of and support for three themes with evidence from each article. Synthesize your
discussion of the topic to support your thesis.
A conclusion that demonstrates support of your thesis statement, briefly summarizes the main
points from your three themes and makes recommendations for future research on the topic.

Synthesis Paper – Researcher Skills – Rubric

Criteria Description

Introduction

5: Excellent
33 points

An introduction is thoroughly presented and vividly contextualizes the topic.

4: Good
30.03 points

An introduction is present and adequately contextualizes the topic.

3: Satisfactory
27.06 points

An introduction is presented, but does not contextualize the topic well.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

24.09 points

An introduction is present, but incomplete or illogical.

1: Unsatisfactory
0 points

An introduction is either missing or not evident to the reader.

Criteria Description

Support of Common Themes

5: Excellent
44 points

Support of common themes is thoroughly presented with rich detail.

4: Good
40.04 points

Support of common themes is present and thorough.

3: Satisfactory
36.08 points

Support of common themes is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

32.12 points

Support of common themes is present, but inaccurate or illogical.

1: Unsatisfactory
0 points

Support of common themes is either missing or not evident to the reader.

Criteria Description

Discussion of Conclusions
5: Excellent
33 points

A discussion of the conclusions is thoroughly presented including an overall summary of themes

found in the articles and is strongly connected to the thesis statement.

4: Good
30.03 points

A discussion of the conclusions is presented and includes an overall summary of themes found in
the articles and reasonably connects to the thesis statement.

3: Satisfactory
27.06 points

A discussion of the conclusions is presented, but it does not include an overall summary of
themes found in the articles or does not connect well to the thesis statement.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

24.09 points

A discussion of the conclusions is presented, but inaccurate or illogical.

1: Unsatisfactory
0 points

A discussion of the conclusions is not presented.

Criteria Description

Synthesis and Argument

5: Excellent
66 points

Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing,
presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.

4: Good
60.06 points

Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical

progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims
from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3: Satisfactory
54.12 points

Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a
few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically,
but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion
bracket the thesis.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

48.18 points
Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of
claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some
sources have questionable credibility.

1: Unsatisfactory
0 points

No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a

justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent
and uses non-credible sources.

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5: Excellent
22 points

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained
within the thesis.

4: Good
20.02 points

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are
descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3: Satisfactory
18.04 points
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

16.06 points

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

1: Unsatisfactory
0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing

5: Excellent
11 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4: Good
10.01 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence
structures and effective figures of speech are used.

3: Satisfactory
9.02 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct
sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

8.03 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice
(register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

1: Unsatisfactory
0 points

Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Criteria Description

APA Format

5: Excellent
11 points

The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and
correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

4: Good
10.01 points
Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference
page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is
usually correct.

3: Satisfactory
9.02 points

Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins,
and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are
appropriately documented though some errors are present.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

8.03 points

Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used.

1: Unsatisfactory
0 points

Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations
are used.