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Observation Research Paper
Psychology Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit 1500+ words of the results of your research. Include a APA 6th ed. Cover and Reference page with at least 5 sources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Rubric Code:
UXA3557
By
acwiak
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Subject:
Psychology
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Final Research Paper
Partial Understanding
1 pts
Acceptable
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Commendable
5 pts
Cover Page
Partial Understanding
* Format does not meet APA 6th ed. criteria.
* Many errors (3+)
Acceptable
*Format does not completely meet APA 6th ed. criteria.
* Few errors. (3)
Good
* Format appropriate to meet APA 6th ed. criteria.
* No more than1 errors
Commendable
*Format appropriate to meet APA 6th ed. criteria.
* No errors
Quality of research
Partial Understanding
* 1 or no sources cited
* Source reliability questionable.
* Little information relevant to topic
*Minimal research.
Acceptable
* Failed to cite at least 2 sources
* Source reliability questionable.
* Some information relevant to topic.
* Information provided to support topic.
* Surface research.
Good
* Cited 2-3 sources
* Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
* Most information relevant to topic.
* Research of sufficient depth.
Commendable
* Cited 4-5 sources
* Sources reliable and properly cited.
* All information relevant to topic.
* Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content
Partial Understanding
* Topic unclear or non-existent.
* Or, support for topic insufficient
* Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
*Did not discuss developmental stages or was vague.
* No mention of theories of development.
Acceptable
* Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
* Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
*Discussed two areas of development.
*Mention of one theory of development.
Good
* Topic stated clearly.
* Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
* Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
*Discussed 3 key areas development without mention of milestones.
* Mention two theories of development.
Commendable
* Topic clear.
* Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
* Writer involved with subject.
*Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
*Discussed physical, cognitive, and emotional development in context of milestones met and unmet.
*Compare and contrast at least 2 theories of human development.
Reference Page
Partial Understanding
* Sources not properly cited in both paper and reference sheet (APA 6th ed.).
* Many errors in format or punctuation.
* OR no reference sheet.
Acceptable
* Not all sources properly cited in both paper and reference sheet (APA 6th ed.)
* Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Good
* All sources properly cited in both paper and reference sheet (APA 6th ed.)
* Few errors in format or punctuation.
Commendable
* All sources properly cited in both paper and reference sheet (APA 6th ed)
* Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics
Partial Understanding
* Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
* Ineffective word choice.
*Spelling errors.
*Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
* Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
*Paper less than 1000 words.
Acceptable
* Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
* Correct word choice.
*Few spelling errors.
* Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
* Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
*Paper 1000-1199 words.
Good
* Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
* Fairly effective word choice.
*No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
*Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
* No punctuation or capitalization errors.
*Paper 1200-1499 words.
Commendable
* Consistent and appropriate voice.
* Sophisticated and precise word choice.
*No spelling errors.
*No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
* No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Paper 1500+ words.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing and quality of research
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Psychology
Science
Types:
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