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Cognitive Theory: Then Versus Now

Journal research review of the literature APA Paper

Select two journal articles or book chapters to compare/contrast cognitive theory historically to modern times in a written review. Use reputable sources (eg, peer reviewed scientific journals) written by psychologists : 1 at least 25 years old, and the other no more than 3 years old.

Rubric Code: TX38X2X

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Subject: Psychology

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Research Paper
	Excellent Meets highest expectations and is usually the result of thorough editing. Points are made clearly, convincingly, directly.APA format 15 pts	Good Meets assignment requirements, but possibly talks around the point. Has been proofread, but could possibly use more editing. 14 pts	Needs Improvement Does not meet the requirements. Perhaps rushed. 13 pts
Quality of Articles/chapters 3 pts	Excellent 2 (or more) cited sources. --Sources reliable and properly credited. --1 source older than 25 years, 1 less than 3 --Content focuses on cognitive theory --Writings referenced are academic and from reputable sources, such as APA journals	Good --Sources mostly reliable, with credit given. --Most information relevant to project --Sufficient information provided to support most elements of project --Research of sufficient depth.	Needs Improvement --Failed to cite journal sources. --Source reliablility questionable. --Some information relevant to project --Information provided to support some elements of project. --Surface research. No APA
Content/analyses 7 pts	Excellent --Thesis interesting, of appropriate breadth & length --Support for project complex, complete, & in-depth. --analytical and thoughtful --Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.	Good --Thesis somewhat broad or narrow for length of project --Analysis is sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.	Needs Improvement --Thesis too broad or narrow for length of paper. --Merely providing information without analyzing, reflecting, or synthesizing it.
APA Format 1 pts	Excellent --All sources given credit in both paper and references. --No more than 2 errors in APA imitation.	Good --All sources given credit in references --More than 2 errors in APA citation format	Needs Improvement --Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography/references -- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Quality of Writing 3 pts	Excellent --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. --No spelling errors. --No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- No punctuation or capitalization errors.	Good -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate -- Fairly effective word choice. --No more than 2 spelling errors. --Fewer than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.	Needs Improvement -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --2 or more spelling errors. --2 or more errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. -- 3 or more punctuation or capitalization errors.
Length/Organization 1 pts	Excellent --Paper 2-3 pages in length not including title and reference pages --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	Good --Paper is not quite 2 pages --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.	Needs Improvement --Paper is 1 1/2 pages in length --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

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