CSUS Drug Abuse & Criminal Behavior Marijuana Drug Legalization Research Paper
Question Description
I’m working on a research & summaries multi-part question and need a sample draft to help me study.
You will be required to research a subject of your choice selected from the list below and prepare an 8-10-page paper (double spaced) reporting the current data on the subject. I want you to quote the data and give proper reference to where the material was obtained. The paper will conclude with your own thoughts. More details will be given later.
Research Topics:
Choose one of the drugs listed:
1. Marijuana
2. Alcohol
3. Methamphetamine
Choose a side telling me why your drug should or should not be legalized. I expect you give me scientific evidence and not just your opinion.
Format of Paper:
Title
(Cannabis, Methamphetamine, or Alcohol)
I. Introduction
II. History
III. Research (4 pro and 4 con)
PRO:
1.
2.
3.
4.
CON:
1.
2.
3.
4.
IV. Conclusion
V. Reference Cited (APA format)
Rubric for Paper:
Grade |
9-10 POINTS |
7-8 POINTS |
5-6 POINTS |
1-4 POINTS |
0 |
I. Introduction |
Gave an excellent, detailed intro to subject |
Gave a detailed introduction of the subject chosen. |
Gave a brief introduction of the subject chosen. |
Paper fails to give important introduction of the subject chosen. |
Failed to give any introduction of subject chosen |
Grade |
9-10 POINTS |
7-8 POINTS |
5-6 POINTS |
1-4 POINTS |
0 |
II. History |
Gave an excellent, detailed history of subject |
Gave a detailed history of the subject chosen. |
Gave a brief history of the subject chosen. |
Paper fails to give important history of the subject chosen. |
Failed to give any history of subject chosen |
Grade |
31-40 POINTS |
21-30 POINTS |
11-20 POINTS |
1-s10POINTS |
0 |
III. Research |
Utilized 8 or more research articles; excellent summary of research articles. |
Utilized 8 research articles; good summary of research articles. |
Utilized 8 research articles; fair summary of research articles. |
Utilized less than 8 research articles; fair summary of research articles. |
Utilized less than 8 research articles; fair/poor summary of research articles. |
Grade |
15-20 POINTS |
11-14 POINTS |
6-10 POINTS |
1-5 POINTS |
0 |
IV. Conclusion |
Integrated personal thoughts and opinions along with the scientific evidence found in their research to come to a conclusion in a precise and creative manner. |
Came to a thoughtful, personal conclusion utilizing the articles researched. |
Gave a short conclusion with some personal insight and the use of some information from their articles. |
Came to a conclusion but failed to utilize research articles as a resource |
Drew no personal conclusion based upon research. |
Grade |
9-10 POINTS |
7-8 POINTS |
5-6 POINTS |
1-4 POINTS |
0 |
V. Reference |
APA style with correct spacing and 8 or more articles. |
APA style with correct spacing and less than 8 articles. |
APA Style but incorrect |
Not APA style. Must use the format I taught you. |
No reference. |
Grade |
10 POINTS |
0 POINTS |
Paper format per instruction |
Correct |
Incorrect |
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