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APA STYLE GRADING RUBRIC

Reports will be graded on the criteria below.

Rubric Code: HXX28C4

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

CRITERION
	UNACCEPTABLE (N/A)	SUBSTANDARD (N/A)	SATISFACTORY (N/A)	EXCEPTIONAL (N/A)
APA Title Page 5 pts minus 5 points	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 5 pts minus 5 points	UNACCEPTABLE Reference page contains no scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. <BR> <BR> Lack of APA guidelines for references provided.	SUBSTANDARD References page contains one scholarly academic resource.<BR> <BR> 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.<BR> Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
Paper Length 1 pts minus 1 point per missing component	UNACCEPTABLE Less than required minimum pages. correct margins, Times New Roman 12-point font not used and not double-spaced.	SUBSTANDARD Full page minimum not met, correct margins, double-spaced, but Times New Roman 12-point font not used.	SATISFACTORY Page minimum met, correct margins, double-spaced, but Times New Roman 12-point font not used.	EXCEPTIONAL Page requirement met with correct margins, double-spacing, Times New Roman font type or 12-point size used.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 1 pts minus 1 point per error	UNACCEPTABLE Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	SUBSTANDARD Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.	SATISFACTORY Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.	EXCEPTIONAL Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Organization 2 pts minus 2 points	UNACCEPTABLE Information is not organized into paragraphs with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.	SUBSTANDARD Information is organized into paragraphs but not detailed. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, with at least 1 detail and a concluding sentence.	SATISFACTORY Information is organized in well-constructed paragraphs. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, at least 2 details and a concluding sentence.	EXCEPTIONAL Information is very organized in well- constructed parapraphs with an introductory sentence, at least 3 details and a concluding sentence.
Introduction/Thesis 1 pts minus 1 point	UNACCEPTABLE Paragraph does not introduce topic. Major points are addressed but not well supported or discussed.	SUBSTANDARD The reader is introduced to the topic. Content is accurate and mostly complete.	SATISFACTORY The reader is introduced to the topic. Major points need to be stated more clearly and be better supported.	EXCEPTIONAL The reader is introduced to the topic. Great use of background information. Purpose of the writing is clear
Conclusion Ideas/Content Wrap-up 2 pts minus 2 points	UNACCEPTABLE Information has little to do with the main topic.<BR> <BR> Analyses are not well organized or clear.<BR> <BR> Offered no personal analysis.	SUBSTANDARD Infomation clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.<BR> Personal analysis followed script from the text book or source material.	SATISFACTORY Information clearly relates to the main <BR> topic. <BR> <BR> It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be.	EXCEPTIONAL Provides exceptional and thought provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.
Paragraph Length 1 pts minus 1 point for each error	UNACCEPTABLE Paragraphs are less than 4 sentences or there are no paragraphs breaks.	SUBSTANDARD Paragraphs are minimum 4 sentences.	SATISFACTORY Paragraphs are more than 10 sentences).	EXCEPTIONAL Paragraphs are minimum 5-6 sentences, and there are paragraph breaks.
In-Text Citations 3 pts minus 3 points	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.
Above and Beyond 10 pts Extra Credit add 10 points	UNACCEPTABLE	SUBSTANDARD	SATISFACTORY	EXCEPTIONAL Essay is exceptional; professional and "college ready." Be proud of your work!

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