Research Paper Overview
- POLS 111 FYRE Assignment: Research Paper Overview
The research paper must draw upon both literature and data about your case study (your two
selected federal electoral districts) to answer your research question. The research paper must
be written in the following structure, using clear headings for each section:
Research Paper Title
Author name
Abstract (100-150 words)
Introduction (50-100 words)
• Introduction to topic and why it matters
• Statement of research question
• Brief summary of research finding and argument to be advanced (evidence-based thesis
statement)
Literature Review (200-500 words)
• Using available literature (aim for 3-10 sources, favoring peer reviewed sources
published within the last ten years), summarize what is known about this topic. (You
may reuse text from your research proposal.)
Data and Analysis (150-250 words)
• Description of the selected federal electoral districts. (You may reuse information from
your research proposal but do NOT simply present the research proposal table).
• Description of data sources used for study. (Where relevant, include information on
dates, search terms, hashtags, etc.) Discussion of strengths and limitations of data
sources for answering the research question.
Discussion (250-500 words)
• Use data about your case study (your two selected federal electoral districts) to answer
the research question to the best of your abilities. (Note: the use of tables or graphics is
permitted).
• Identify areas for future research
Conclusion (50-100 words)
• Revisit research finding and argument that was advanced (evidence-based thesis
statement) in the introduction
Bibliography (no limit)
• Provide information on all work (literature, data sources, other) cited in the paper. Use
Chicago author-date format. Note that there must be an in-text citation for everything
that is listed in the bibliography.
2
Grading Rubric (out of 25 points)
Unacceptable Acceptable Exceptional
Comprehension
Demonstrated in
Topic
Value: 10 pts
• Terminology is used
incorrectly at times
• Paper prioritizes less
important details over
more important
details
• It is not clear that the
literature cited was
understood and/or
research does not
clearly tie to the
literature
• Topic importance is
unclear
Range: 0-4.9
• Terminology is
defined and/or used
correctly
• Paper focuses on
more important
details over less
important details
• Paper engages with
the literature and
demonstrates
comprehension
• Topic importance is
clearly stated
Range: 5.0-7.9
• Terminology is
clearly defined and
consistently used
correctly
• Paper clearly
describes important
details and explains
their importance
• Paper demonstrates
strong
understanding of
the literature and
research ties
directly to the
literature
• Topic importance is
clear and compelling
Range: 8.0-10.0
Comprehension
Demonstrated in
Research and
Interpretation
Value: 10 pts
• Research question
and/or methodology
unclear;
methodological
information is vague;
argument advanced is
unclear or
unconvincing
• Data presentation
incomplete or
inaccurate, and/or
presentation format is
hard to understand
Range: 0-4.9
• Paper presents a
clear research
question, outlines its
method, and uses
evidence to clearly
answers the research
question
• Data presentation
complete and
accurate
Range: 5.0-7.9
• Paper presents a clear
research question,
outlines its method with
sufficient detail, and
uses evidence to clearly
answers the research
question; argument
advanced is convincing
• Data presentation
complete and accurate;
presentation format is
easy to understand
Range: 8.0-10.0
Clarity,
Communication
and Sourcing
Across Full
Submission
• Ideas are confusing
• Information is not
used appropriately:
Quotations are
overused and/or used
• Ideas are clearly stated
• Information is used
appropriately:
Quotations are used
infrequently; information
• Writing is crafted to
illustrate main points
easily and effectively
• Information is used
ethically: Quotations are
3
Value: 5 pts inappropriately;
source citations
(including in text
citations and
bibliography) are
incomplete and/or
presented incorrectly
• Number and types of
spelling and grammar
errors confuse the
reader
Range: 0-2.4
is frequently
paraphrased; sources are
appropriately cited using
Chicago author-date
format
• There are rare spelling
and grammar errors, and
ideas are not impacted
Range: 2.5-3.9
used infrequently;
information is
paraphrased
appropriately and
smoothly; sources are
appropriately cited using
Chicago author-date
format
• Submission is polished
and there are no
significant errors
Range: 4.0-5.0
TOTAL 0-12.4/25 12.5 – 19.9/25 20.0-25.0/25
Acknowledgements: Professor Loleen Berdahl, University of Saskatchewan, designed this
research project. She thanks her colleagues across the country who provided her with feedback
and suggestions to refine the assignment.
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