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Research Psychology Paper General Psychology Paper Rubrics for the paper of the experiment Rubric Code: TBA84B By tzveta_86 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Psychology Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Overall
	69-0 pts This research paper needs a lot of work and is either a near failing paper or a paper that needs to be entirely redesigned/reorganized and rewritten. (N/A)	89-70 pts This is a research paper that is working for the most part, but still reads more like a rough draft than a completed essay. (N/A)	100-90 pts This research paper reads like a finished product. The writing has been edited, stylized, and completed with a total awareness of the assignment, structure, formatting and audience. (N/A)
Organization & Structure
	Almost Fair/Poor (3-0 pts) (N/A)	Good/Fair (6-3 pts) (N/A)	Excellent/Good (10-7 pts) (N/A)
Organization & Structure 10 pts	Almost Fair/Poor (3-0 pts) - Lack of organization and structure. - Paragraphs disjointed and lack an awareness of transition of thoughts. - Topic sentences missing or unclear. - Supporting sentences too lengthy/wordy, or repetitive.	Good/Fair (6-3 pts) - Structure of the paragraphs are not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. -Sentences need more attention to purpose and clarity.	Excellent/Good (10-7 pts) - Structure of the writer's paragraphs is clear and easy to follow. paragraph. -Major subheadings are correctly and consistently used. -All section elements are clearly addressed.
Theories and Theorists
	Almost Fair/Poor (9-0 pts) (N/A)	Good/Fair (15-10 pts) (N/A)	Excellent/Good (20-16 pts) (N/A)
Major Theories and Theorists 20 pts	Almost Fair/Poor (9-0 pts) - Only one or no major theories or theorists are presented. - Theories and theorists are presented, but minimally discussed. - Content is incomplete. - Major points are unclear - Unclear if writer understands the assignment.	Good/Fair (15-10 pts) - At least two major theories or theorists are presented. - Theories and theorists are presented and adequately discussed. - Content is not comprehensive - Major points are addressed, but unsupported. -Concepts are somewhat defined but unclear. - Research does not address primary concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose assignment.	Excellent/Good (20-16 pts) - Most major theories and theorists are presented. - Theories and theorists are presented and extensively discussed. - Content is comprehensive and accurate. - Ideas and concepts are presented in a clear and understandable manner. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses primary concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Survey & Results
	Almost Fair/Poor (5-0 pts) (N/A)	Good/Fair (11-6 pts) (N/A)	Excellent/Good (15-12 pts) (N/A)
Survey & Results 15 pts	Almost Fair/Poor (5-0 pts) - The survey is submitted to less than 30 people. - Results are not consistent with the surveys. - Results are not interpreted properly.	Good/Fair (11-6 pts) - The survey is submitted to 30 people. - Results are fairly consistent with the surveys. - Results are interpreted properly.	Excellent/Good (15-12 pts) - The survey is submitted to more than 30 people. - Results are consistent with the surveys. - Results are interpreted critically.
Discussion
	Almost Fair/Poor (9-0 pts) (N/A)	Good/Fair (15-10 pts) (N/A)	Excellent/Good (20-15 pts) (N/A)
Discussion 20 pts	Almost Fair/Poor (9-0 pts) - Details are not presented for the results. - Details are sparse. - Content is incomplete. - Major points are unclear. - Unclear if writer understands the assignment.	Good/Fair (15-10 pts) - Details include some of the required information. - Content is not comprehensive - Major points are addressed, but unsupported. -Concepts are somewhat defined but unclear. - Research does not address primary concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose assignment.	Excellent/Good (20-15 pts) Details include all or most of the required information - Content is comprehensive and accurate. - Ideas and concepts are presented in a clear and understandable manner. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses primary concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Research
	Almost Fair/Poor (9-0 pts) (N/A)	Good/Fair (15-10 pts) (N/A)	Excellent/Good (20-15 pts) (N/A)
Research 20 pts	Almost Fair/Poor (9-0 pts) Sources number 3 or less. References are not from academic sources.	Good/Fair (15-10 pts) Sources meet the minimum requirement for number. Most references are from academic sources.	Excellent/Good (20-15 pts) Sources meet or exceed the number requirement. References are from academic sources.
Paper Length
	Almost Fair/Poor (3-0 pts) (N/A)	Good/Fair (6-3 pts) (N/A)	Excellent/Good (10-7 pts) (N/A)
Paper Length 10 pts	Almost Fair/Poor (3-0 pts) Paper is less than 3 pages. Content appears to have been added to increase page length.	Good/Fair (6-3 pts) Paper is within the 3-6 page requirement. Content appears to have been added to increase page length.	Excellent/Good (10-7 pts) Paper is within the 6-9 page requirement. Content appears to be relevant and contributes to the integrity of the paper.
APA
	Almost Fair/Poor (1-0 pts) (N/A)	Good/Fair (3-2 pts) (N/A)	Excellent/Good (5-4 pts) (N/A)
APA 5 pts	Almost Fair/Poor (1-0 pts) Not attempted	Good/Fair (3-2 pts) There are mistakes	Excellent/Good (5-4 pts) Attempted

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