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Research Methods APA Style Rubric

For use with grading APA Style papers in research methods

Rubric Code: D23B62W

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Subject: Psychology

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Research Paper 100 %
	Exceptional 10 pts	Good 6 pts	Fair 3 pts
Introduction 25 % Hypothesis & Lit Review	Exceptional Hypothesis is clear and explicitly stated. The organization is complete and logical with a progression of ideas leading to an understanding of why the research is needed and/or why the intervention/design/experiment is likely to work. Discusses relevant research on the research topic. Past work is discussed in an interesting and logical way. Illustrates creative thinking and insight gained from past research.	Good Hypothesis is clear, but not explicitly stated. The reader must search for the hypothesis. There is a logical progression with occasional breaks in flow of content and a lack of transitions. Reader is convinced that idea for project is important. Relevant research is discussed in a logical way.	Fair The hypothesis is alluded to, but never clearly stated. Logical progression is minimal with disconnected ideas. Reader has difficulty following the development of the topic and seeing why the project will work. Relevant research is barely discussed and only at the surface level.
Methods Section 30 % Subjects, Materials & Methods, Procedure	Exceptional Project is described in sufficient Detail so that the reader could replicate the study. Subjects (number, type), Materials & Measures, and Procedure are all described well. Statistical Approach is thoughtful and correct.	Good Details on Subjects, Measures and Materials, and Procedure are all described in sufficient detail with one or two details lacking. Statistical Approach is present but may be vague.	Fair Some details are missing from the Subjects, Materials & Methods, or Procedure section such that the design of the study may be confusing or vague. Statistical approach is incorrect or missing analyses.
Results 15 % Findings, Data and Analyses	Exceptional Results from the study are clearly described including descriptive data and at least one figure or chart that are properly labeled. Analyses are correct and clearly and completely described. Figures and charts are described in the text.	Good Results are described sufficiently with data presented.<BR> Data analysis or descriptive technique is correct and generally is clearly and completely described although there may be some absent details. At least one pictoral presentation of the data is used (figure, graph, chart) and explained in the paper.	Fair Data analysis and/or discussion has some errors or is incomplete. Clarity of report needs improvement. Incorrect or absent figure/chart.
Discussion 15 %	Exceptional Results are discussed in terms of hypotheses, interpretation, practical implications, and future research. Discussion is logical. Interpretation includes discussion of limitations, possible confounds, and whether causality can be inferred.	Good Most results are discussed in terms of most of the following: hypotheses, intepretation, practical implications, and future research. Discussion is usually logical. Some limitations of the project are addressed.	Fair Some results are discussed in terms of some of the following: hypotheses, interpretations, practical implications, and future research. Discussion often lacks logic and does not discuss future directions. Limitations are discussed superficially or are absent.
APA style & Bibliography 10 %	Exceptional APA style is used correctly (note esp. headings, citations, reference list, tables and figures). All sources are properly cited in both.	Good APA style is used with only few or minor errors or omissions (note esp. headings, citations, reference list, tables and figures). All sources are properly cited in both paper and bibliography.	Fair APA style is used with several or major errors or omissions (note esp. headings, citations, reference list, tables and figures). Not all sources are properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Style & Grammar 5 %	Exceptional Vocabulary is precise, appropriate. The writing expresses clarity and accuracy in information. Grammar is error free, with maybe a minor error. Consistent and appropriate voice, tense and transitions. Precise word choices.	Good Vocabulary is appropriate; some phrases need work.<BR> Grammar is mostly error free, with not more than three errors. Voice, tense and transitions mostly consistent and appropriate. Fairly effective word choices.	Fair Vocabulary is weak rather than precise. There is one grammar error on average per page. Voice, tense and transitions somewhat consistent and appropriate. Correct word choices.

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