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Inroduction to Psychology Research Paper

Research the approved topic. Submit 3-5 typed pages, publishing the results of your research. Include an APA Style Works Cited page with at least 4 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Rubric Code: A98428

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Subject: Psychology

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper Worth 100 points Total
	Below Basic Understanding 5 pts	Basic Understanding 5 pts	Proficient 5 pts	Advanced 5 pts
Quality of research 20 pts Sources Citations Research	Below Basic Understanding 1 or no sources cited Source reliability questionable. Little information relevant to topic. Minimal research.	Basic Understanding Failed to cite at least 2 sources Source reliability questionable. Some information relevant to topic. Information provided to support topic. Surface research.	Proficient Cited 2-3 sources Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor. Most information relevant to topic. Research of sufficient depth.	Advanced Cited 4-5 sources Sources reliable and properly cited. All information relevant to topic. Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content 20 pts Topic & Support Organization Transition Introduction Conclusion	Below Basic Understanding Topic unclear or non-existent. Or, support for topic insufficient, Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.	Basic Understanding Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Proficient Topic stated clearly. Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Advanced Topic clear. Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited 20 pts Sources Citations	Below Basic Understanding Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography. Many errors in format or punctuation. OR no bibliography.	Basic Understanding Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. Multiple errors in format or punctuation.	Proficient All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. Few errors in format or punctuation.	Advanced All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page. Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics 20 pts Style Spelling & punctuation Mechanics & grammar	Below Basic Understanding Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate. Ineffective word choice. Spelling errors. Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense. Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.	Basic Understanding Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. Correct word choice. Few spelling errors. Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. Few punctuation or capitalization errors.	Proficient Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check. Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. No punctuation or capitalization errors.	Advanced Consistent and appropriate voice. Sophisticated and precise word choice. No spelling errors. No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Outline 20 pts Title Main Points Sub-points supports Outline format	Below Basic Understanding Format does not meet criteria. Many errors Has a Main Point	Basic Understanding Format does not completely meet criteria. Few errors. Has a Main Point Has a sub-point	Proficient Format appropriate to meet criteria. No more than 2 errors Has at lest 2 Main Points Has 1 sub-point for each main point Has supporting statements	Advanced Format appropriate to meet criteria. Has 3-5 Main points Has 2 or more sub-points for each main point Has 3 supports for each sub-point No errors

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