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APA Style Research Paper 
APA Style Research Paper
APA STYLE RESEARCH PAPER
Rubric Code: V23B5BA
By jessinadeau
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  UNACCEPTABLE

0 pts

SUBSTANDARD

2 pts

SATISFACTORY

4 pts

EXCEPTIONAL

5 pts

Introduction and topic description

UNACCEPTABLE

Contrast in changes in conceptualization and diagnostic criteria is not presented, or presented inaccurately.
SUBSTANDARD

Contrast in changes in conceptualization and diagnostic criteria is not clearly presented.
SATISFACTORY

Adequate contrast of changes in conceptualization and diagnostic
criteria.
EXCEPTIONAL

Clear contrast of changes in conceptualization and diagnostic criteria.
Research: rationale and conclusion

UNACCEPTABLE

Insufficient use of empirical research to provide rationale for the proposed changes.

Author does not provide a coherent or logical argument which agrees or disagrees with the proposed changes.
SUBSTANDARD

Some empirical research is used to provide rationale for the proposed changes.

Author does not clearly agree or disagree with proposed changes, or fails to provide adequate rationale for their position.
SATISFACTORY

Relevant empirical research is used to provide an adequate rationale for the proposed changes.

Some statement of author's agreement or disagreement with proposed changes.
EXCEPTIONAL

Relevant empirical research is used to provide a clear rationale for the proposed changes.

Clear statement of the author's agreement or disagreement with the proposed changes.
Sources of information

UNACCEPTABLE

Has too few, or irrelevant, or incredible research articles.
SUBSTANDARD

Has too few, or irrelevant, or incredible research articles.

Has less than 8 references that are published within the last 5 years.
SATISFACTORY

Has 10 or more research articles but not all are relevant or credible sources.

At least 8 references are published within the last 5 years.
EXCEPTIONAL

Has 10 or more relevant and credible research articles.

At least 8 references are published within the last 5 years.
Organization

UNACCEPTABLE

Information is not organized into paragraphs with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.
Lack of structure detracts from the message of the writer.
SUBSTANDARD

Information is organized into paragraphs but the information is not detailed.

Paragraph transitions do not flow.
SATISFACTORY

Information is organized in well-constructed paragraphs.

Paragraph transitions are logical.
EXCEPTIONAL

Information is very organized into execellently constructed parapraphs.
Writing Style: Grammar, punctuation

UNACCEPTABLE

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Language uses undefined jargon, or conversational tone.
SUBSTANDARD

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

Language lacks clarity or includes the use of undefined jargon, or conversational tone.
SATISFACTORY

Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.
EXCEPTIONAL

Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Paper Length (6 - 7 pages)

UNACCEPTABLE

Requirement not met. (Deviation more than1-2 pages).
SUBSTANDARD

Page requirement deviated within 1 -2 pages.
SATISFACTORY

Page requirement met but paper could have benefitted from longer (or shorter) length.
EXCEPTIONAL

Page requirement met.
APA citation and References

UNACCEPTABLE

Many errors of APA guidelines within paper.

Many errors of APA guidelines on References page: spacing, 12 pt. font, hanging indent, etc.
SUBSTANDARD

Several errors of APA guidelines within paper.

Several errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
SATISFACTORY

In text citation and References page follows most APA guidelines.
EXCEPTIONAL

In text citation and References page follows all APA guidelines.





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