Q The final assignment for this course is a research paper. You will research one of the topics listed below using the readings from the course, primary research, and secondary sources to create a focused, coherent, convincing account of the selected issue. Students should notify the instructors of their topic choice by the second week of class. (Note: If you would like to research a topic that is not listed below, please contact us.) Topics may be related to: 1. a) Women in sport 2. b) Mega event hosting 3. c) Corruption in global organizations in sport 4. d) Race and sport 5. e) Doping in sport 6. f) Sexuality in sport 7. g) Paralympic sport 8. h) Corruption in collegiate athletics 9. i) Privatization of youth sport Additional requirements Papers should be: • Typed as a Word document in Times New Roman 12 point font; double-spaced; paginated (i.e. page number inserted on upper right-hand side of page); all titles or subject headings in bold; 1” margins • Include a title page and a reference page, formatted according to APA (6th edition) guidelines • Be 3-5 pages in length–not including the title and reference pages • Include a minimum of five sources, cited according to APA (6th edition) guidelines BACK Rubric Final Paper Rubic Final Paper Rubic Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Statement 8 pts Excellent The thesis statement clearly names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. The author's position is strongly and clearly stated. 6.4 pts Good The thesis statement names the topic of the essay. The author's position is stated. 4.8 pts Adequate The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. 1.6 pts Poor The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed. 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport for Position 9 pts Excellent Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader's concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counterargument. 7.2 pts Good Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. 5.4 pts Adequate Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. 0 pts Poor Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences). 9 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence and Examples 9 pts Excellent All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. 7.2 pts Good Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. 5.4 pts Adequate At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position. 0 pts Poor Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. 9 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics 9 pts Excellent Piece is clearly written with no grammar, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors. 7.2 pts Good Author paid attention to writing conventions; Minor errors do not distract from meaning. 5.4 pts Adequate Errors may be present and may slightly take away from the clarity; yet, the writer’s meaning can be determined. 0 pts Poor Errors make it difficult to read and/or understand the paper. 9 pts Total Points: 35 Previous