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Psychology Research Paper 
Social Psychology Research Paper
Rubric Code: JX2XW59
By velezao
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

4 pts

Good

7 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Introduction/thesis statement

Poor

Topics, concepts, and ideas are not coherently discussed or expressed in the introduction.
Fair

Student takes a common, conventional approach in introducing the reader to various concepts and connections presented in research proposal. However, student presents a limited overview and lacks clarity in their introduction.
Good

Student exhibits a good command of key concepts and expresses their thoughts well in the presentation of material and supporting statements. Assignment demonstrates the student’s above average use of relating concepts by using a variety of factors. Overall, student provides more than adequate conclusions.
Excellent

Student demonstrates a high level of effective writing skill and conceptual knowledge appropriate to an upper level course. Learner provides a strategic approach in presenting both the research overview and the hypothesis that corresponds to the relevant research. Student provides well-supported ideas and reflection with a variety of current and/or world views in the introduction. Student presents a genuine intellectual development of ideas throughout introduction.
Methodology

Poor

Understanding of design and approach in the research is limited. Student needs to expand research scope. The number of errors in description and application is not acceptable.
Fair

Student demonstrates a basic knowledge of methodology for research purposes. Appropriate statistics used in proposal are limited. Student may need to obtain further help in the use of methodological applications used in empirical research.
Good

Student has a good command of designs and methods used to support empirical research. Student uses appropriate terminology in the presentation of information.
Excellent

Student provides a high-caliber, well-formatted methods section. Quality and appropriateness of stated resources demonstrate the student’s ability to use appropriate methodology to conduct empirical research.
Overall Organization (Unity/order)

Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but the student does not stick to one pattern in the proposal, or the details do not adequately support the student's thesis.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the student sticks to one pattern. Student adheres to the conventional structure of a research proposal.
Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order and the student sticks to one pattern within each subtopic: subject-by-subject or point-by-point. Student uses clear and effective organization according to conventions for a research proposal.
Style (sentence flow and tone)

Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate. Missing or excessive errors in the use of APA format guidelines.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present, they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay. A few errors in the use of APA format guidelines.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader. Good use of APA format guidelines.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay. Perfect or near perfect use of APA format guidelines.
Mechanics (Grammar and Punctuation)

Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. While distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Excellent

Fewer than 3 errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Critical Thinking

Poor

Student demonstrates beginning understanding of key concepts, but overlooks critical details. Learner is unable to apply information in a problem-solving fashion. Student presents confusing statements and facts in assignment. No evidence or little evidence of critical thinking skills.
Fair

Student takes a common, conventional approach in guiding the reader through various linkages and connections presented in assignment.
Good

Student exhibits a good command of critical thinking skills in the presentation of material and supporting statements. Assignment demonstrates the student’s above average use of relating concepts by using a variety of factors. Overall, student provides more than adequate conclusions.
Excellent

Student demonstrates a high level of critical thinking appropriate to a capstone course. Learner provides a strategic approach in presenting examples of problem solving or critical thinking, while drawing logical conclusions which are not immediately obvious. Student provides well-supported ideas and reflection with a variety of current and/or world views in the assignment. Student presents a genuine intellectual development of ideas throughout assignment.




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