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APA STYLE GRADING RUBRIC

Reports will be graded on the criteria below.

Rubric Code: A25W9A5

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Subject: Education

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

CRITERION
	UNACCEPTABLE 1 (N/A)	SUBSTANDARD 2 (N/A)	SATISFACTORY 3 (N/A)	EXCEPTIONAL 4 (N/A)
APA Title Page	UNACCEPTABLE None present.	SUBSTANDARD Title page included, but is missing information (ie: header and page numbering at top right, running head, title of paper, student's name, college name double-spaced, etc.)	SATISFACTORY Title page included with all necessary components, with exception of running head. (ie: header and page numbering at top right, running head, title of paper, student's name, college name double-spaced, etc.)	EXCEPTIONAL Title Page contains all parts and correct format. (ie: header and page numbering at top right, running head, title of paper, student's name, college name double-spaced, etc.)
APA References Page	UNACCEPTABLE Reference page contains no scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided.	SUBSTANDARD References page contains one scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.	SATISFACTORY Reference page contains: one scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.	EXCEPTIONAL Reference page contains more than required scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
APA In-Text Citations	UNACCEPTABLE No APA style in-text citations used throughout document.	SUBSTANDARD Limited or no APA style in-text citations used throughout document.	SATISFACTORY Some APA style in-text citations used in the document.	EXCEPTIONAL APA style in-text citations used throughout document.
Paper Length	UNACCEPTABLE Less than four pages. Incorrect spacing, font, and size.	SUBSTANDARD Four pages met with correct margins, double-spacing, correct font type and size.	SATISFACTORY Five pages met with correct margins, double-spacing, correct font type and size.	EXCEPTIONAL Six page requirement met with correct margins, double-spacing, correct font type and size.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	UNACCEPTABLE Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	SUBSTANDARD Paper contains a few grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	SATISFACTORY Very few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.	EXCEPTIONAL Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Organization/Analysis	UNACCEPTABLE Information is not organized into paragraphs with introductory sentences, evidence, or analysis. There is no organization.	SUBSTANDARD Information is organized into paragraphs but not detailed. Analysis is largely absent. Organization seems attempted but unclear.	SATISFACTORY Information is organized in well-constructed paragraphs. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, supportive evidence, and some analysis. Organization follows the guidance of the thesis.	EXCEPTIONAL Information is organized in well- constructed paragraphs with an introductory sentence, supportive evidence, and thorough analysis. Organization follows the guidance of the thesis.
Introduction/Thesis minus1 point	UNACCEPTABLE Paragraph does not introduce topic. No thesis present.	SUBSTANDARD The reader is introduced to the topic. Content is accurate and mostly complete. Thesis unclear.	SATISFACTORY The reader is introduced to the topic. Major points need to be stated more clearly via a reworked thesis.	EXCEPTIONAL The reader is introduced to the topic. Great use of background information. Purpose of the writing is clear with a strong thesis statement.

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