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RAD 463: Radiographs & Their Interpretation
First Semester 1445 H
Research Paper and Presentation Assignment (20 Points)
This is your term assignment.
1. First, you are required to form groups of 5 students. Then, each group is required to propose a topic.
Write a short paragraph (around 2 to 3 lines) to explain your topic. This is due on Sunday 24th of
September, 2023. Only the leader of each group should email me the proposal.
2. The second step, write a research paper on your approved topic (at least 1500 words, not including the
title page and the references page). Please note that you cannot limit yourself to the materials in the
lectures, you need to RESEARCH. This is worth fourteen points (14 out of 20 points). The research
paper is due on Thursday 9th of November, 2023.
3. Finally, you need to present your work to your classmates and the instructor of the course. This is worth
six points (6 out of 20 points).
Instructions:
1. Use a plain serif (e.g. Times New Roman) or sans serif (e.g. Arial) font. This is because a serif font is
easier to read.
2. Required sizes are 12 for the text and 14 for headings.
3. The paper must be double-spaced.
4. Margins of the paper should be 1″ on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).
5. Use at least 10 references.
6. Use only articles published within the last 10 years (2013 or later).
7. Use APA, MLA or JAMA citation style to reference your sources. For example:
8. Do not forget in-text citations.
9. Your paper should be 70% UNIQUE. If there are more than 30% similarities (plagiarized), 10 points
will be deducted from your total grade.
10. DO NOT copy and paste. Always paraphrase.
11. Your research paper will be evaluated based on the rubric on page 2.
12. No late submissions are allowed.
13. Submit your work to Blackboard before the deadline.
14. Only the leader of each group should submit their work.
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Rubric:
Score ➔
3.5
2.5
1.5
0.5
Elements to
be Evaluated
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clearly stated and
appropriately focused
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clearly stated but
focus could have been
sharper
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aim phrasing too simple,
lacks complexity; or, not
clearly worded
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aim lacks a clear
objective and/or does
not “fit” content of
paper
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sharp, distinct focus;
balanced, substantial,
specific, and/or
illustrative content;
mature ideas are
particularly welldeveloped
use appropriate
examples to clarify some
points
strong introduction
consistent and coherent
logical progression
use clear and skillful
transitions
written in formal
language
no grammar and spelling
mistakes
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clear focus; specific,
illustrative, and
balanced content
majority of examples
are appropriate
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adequate focus, but
unbalanced content; more
analysis needed
examples are rarely used
in the paper
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paper contains too
much research
information without
analysis or commentary
no examples
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introduction is present but
not clear
shows some attempts of
consistency and order
paper shows attempt of
transitions between
paragraphs
some use of formal
language
some grammar and
spelling mistakes
6-7 sources
sources are documented
some in-text citations are
used
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10 sources or more
sources are accurately
documented
in-text citations are
appropriately used
clear introduction
illustrate some
consistency and
shows some logical
progression
use clear transitions
majority of paper
written in formal
language
minor grammar and
spelling mistakes
8-9 sources
all sources are
documented
in-text citations are
used
Aim
Focus &
Content
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Organization
& Language
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Works Cited
Page
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Summary of Grade Distribution
Research Paper
= 14 points
Presentation
= 6 points
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= 20 points
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unable to clearly
identify introduction
lack of consistency and
order
paper show little or no
attempt of transitions
between paragraphs
paper frequently uses
informal language
many grammar and
spelling mistakes
5 sources or less
lack proper
documentation of
sources
no in-text citations
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