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Psychology in the News

Used to evaluate the integration of a news article and psychology text.

Rubric Code: W539A2

By angiekoponen

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Subject: Psychology

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

The "meat" of the paper
	Poor 36 pts	Fair 49 pts	Good 56 pts	Excellent 70 pts
Content & development	Poor Very little framework to the paper; support is lacking or is inaccurate. Unclear if writer understands the article, the text or the purpose of the assignment.	Fair Framework exists to some degree; accurate support for arguments exists but not to an ideal level. Content may be somewhat inconsistent with regard to purpose.	Good There is an appropriate framework to the paper that is consistently supported. Content is minimally consistent with regard to purpose.	Excellent Major points are clearly stated and supported by well-thought out arguments. Content & purpose are clear.
Integration of thought	Poor Paper presents presents little to no creativity, thought, or attention to detail. Source material is quoted extensively and not integrated into writer's style and thoughts.	Fair Paper presents standard information with a minimal level of creativity, thought, and attention to detail.	Good Paper shows a moderate level of creativity, thought, and attention to detail.	Excellent Paper shows a high level of creativity, thought, and attention to detail.
The mechanics of the paper
	Poor 18 pts	Fair 21 pts	Good 24 pts	Excellent 30 pts
Grammar, punctuation, & spelling	Poor Paper contains far more errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling than is acceptable. Length is minimally acceptable. Attribution of sources is implied rather than stated. Paper has a heading.	Fair Paper contains several errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Length is meets minimum requirements and is minimally sufficient for the topic chosen. Paper has appropriate heading and gives links and citations.	Good Paper contains very few errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Length is appropriate with standard margins and font. Paper has appropriate heading and gives links and citations.	Excellent Paper contains almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Length is appropriate with standard margins and font. Paper has appropriate heading and gives links and citations.
Structure	Poor There is very little structure to the paper. Sentences are often unclear.	Fair Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. The paper may be somewhat disjointed. Sentences are occasionally unclear.	Good Structure of the paper is generally easy to follow. Transitions may need some improvement. Sentences are clear.	Excellent Structure of paper is easy to follow; paragraph(s) well-built and transitions are clear. Sentences are clear and writing is at an advanced level.

Keywords:

psychology

Subjects:

Psychology

Types:

Writing

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