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Evidence-based arguments

Rubric to assess APA learning outcome 4.1 Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes, with emphasis on baccalaureate indicator 4.1A Construct arguments clearly and concisely using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories

Rubric Code: CX65548

By erhardin

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Subject: Psychology

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Purpose 15 % Enter description	Poor The thesis or topic of the paper is not stated or is unclear	Fair Thesis / topic / purpose vague or lacking in clarity.	Good Thesis, topic, or purpose is clearly articulated.
Use of evidence 45 % Enter description	Poor Reliance on anecdote or incorrect information.	Fair Minimal scientific evidence, overreliance on anecdotes, or otherwise unpersuasive evidence.	Good Good use of appropriate and relevant scientific evidence / evidence-based psychological concepts and theories
Logic or rationale 15 % Enter description	Poor The conclusions do not follow from the arguments and ideas that have been presented; the premises and conclusions don't match; there is no real argument or structure; it is random; the premise of an argument is incorrect	Fair Inconsistency in premises, conclusions, etc.	Good The conclusions follow clearly from the arguments and ideas that have been presented; the premises and conclusions match; clear argument or structure with correct premise(s)
Writing for audience 10 %	Poor Writing is unclear and inappropriate for intended audience (e.g., too formal for lay audience or too casual for professional audience).	Fair Writing only marginally appropriate for intended audience.	Good Writing is clear, concise, and appropriate for the intended audience.
Mechanics 15 %	Poor Problems with writing (grammar, spelling, etc.) distract the reader.	Fair Several problems with writing (grammar, spelling, etc.)	Good Few, if any, mistakes in writing.