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APA STYLE GRADING RUBRIC 100 point
APA STYLE GRADING RUBRIC
Rubric Code:
CXW5W43
By
wmccormick
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Subject:
Business
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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CRITERION
UNACCEPTABLE
0 pts
SUBSTANDARD
5 pts
SATISFACTORY
7 pts
EXCEPTIONAL
10 pts
APA Title Page
UNACCEPTABLE
No Title Page.
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 but is not in perfect APA style (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.)
Abstract
UNACCEPTABLE
No Abstract page.
SUBSTANDARD
Abstract is indented and/or contains less than 150 words. It is not an acceptable summary of the paper.
SATISFACTORY
Abstract is indented and/or contains between 150 - 250 words. It is an acceptable summary of the paper.
EXCEPTIONAL
Abstract is not indented and contains between 150 - 250 words. It is an excellent summary of the paper.
Introduction / Thesis Statement
UNACCEPTABLE
Paragraph does not introduce topic. Major points are addressed but not well supported or discussed. No thesis statement.
SUBSTANDARD
The reader is introduced to the topic. Content is accurate and mostly complete. No thesis statement.
SATISFACTORY
The reader is introduced to the topic. Major points need to be stated more clearly and be better supported. Thesis statement is the last sentence of the first paragraph.
EXCEPTIONAL
The reader is introduced to the topic. Great use of background information. Purpose of the writing is clear. Thesis statement is the last sentence of the first paragraph.
Organization
UNACCEPTABLE
Information is not organized in well-constructed paragraphs.
SUBSTANDARD
Information is somewhat organized in well-constructed paragraphs.
SATISFACTORY
Information is somewhat organized in well-constructed paragraphs.
EXCEPTIONAL
Information is very organized in well- constructed paragraphs.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
UNACCEPTABLE
Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
SUBSTANDARD
Some grammatical errors. Sentences could be clearer and more precise.
SATISFACTORY
Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
EXCEPTIONAL
Rules of grammar usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Serial commas are used throughout.
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. Page or paragraph numbers are listed with direct quotations.
Conclusion/Restatement of Thesis
UNACCEPTABLE
Information has little to do with the main topic.
Analyses are not well organized or clear.
Offered no personal analysis. No restatement of the thesis.
SUBSTANDARD
Infomation clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.
Personal analysis followed script from the text book or source material. No restatement of the thesis.
SATISFACTORY
Information clearly relates to the main
topic. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. The thesis statement is restated as the first sentence of the last paragraph.
EXCEPTIONAL
Provides exceptional and thought provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic. The thesis statement is restated as the fist sentence of the last paragraph.
Paper Length
UNACCEPTABLE
Less than required minimum pages. Times New Roman 12-point font not used. Not double spaced. Paragraphs are less than 4 sentences or there are no paragraphs breaks.
SUBSTANDARD
Page minimum not met, correct margins, double-spaced. Times New Roman 12-point font not used. Paragraphs are a minimum of 5 sentences.
SATISFACTORY
Page minimum met, correct margins, double-spaced. Times New Roman 12-point font not used. Paragraphs are more than 5 sentences.
EXCEPTIONAL
Page requirement met with correct margins, double-spacing, Times New Roman font type and 12-point size used. Paragraphs are more than 5 sentences.
Plagiarism
UNACCEPTABLE
Direct quotes do not have APA-style in-text citations which include page or paragraph numbers. Indirect quotations do not have APA-style in-text citations.
SUBSTANDARD
Few direct quotes have APA-style in-text citations which include page or paragraph numbers. Few indirect quotations have APA-style in-text citations.
SATISFACTORY
Most direct quotes have APA-style in-text citations which include page or paragraph numbers. Most indirect quotations have APA-style in-text citations.
EXCEPTIONAL
All direct quotes have APA-style in-text citations which include page or paragraph numbers. All indirect quotations have APA-style in-text citations.
References Page
UNACCEPTABLE
Reference page contains no scholarly academic resources or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided.
SUBSTANDARD
Reference page may contain less than the required number of scholarly academic resource and text reference. Many errors of APA guidelines: double spaced, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
SATISFACTORY
Reference page may contain less than the required number of scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double spaced, 12 pt. font, & hanging indent.
EXCEPTIONAL
Reference page contains the required number of scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double spaced, 12 pt. font, & hanging indent. It is in alphabetical order.
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