iRubric: Ryokan Proposal - Analytical rubric

Well formulated specific, arguable/verifiable, assertion related to psychology.
*Clear position that the author is taking.
*Must be in the introduction
Bloom's Taxonomy 5

Presents the topic. Unfocused assertion or position.
Bloom's Taxonomy 3

Identifies the topic. No clear author stance.
Bloom's Taxonomy 1

General topic, no arguable assertion.

Evaluates and critiques the seminal theoretical/clinical authors that relate to the thesis statement. Includes samples of peer-reviewed research sources.
Ideas/concepts supported by multiple authors.
Knowledgeable of key elements of theory/clinical application, origins/basis of theory. Demonstrates comprehension of topic.
*supported by paraphrases of the authors.
* 6th APA in text citations
Bloom's Taxonomy 6

Presents some clinical or theoretical sources vaguely related to thesis statement. Identifies some seminal authors or current peer-reviewed research. Relies heavily on a limited number of researchers. Somewhat familiar with key elements of theory/clinical applications, origins, or basis of theories.
Some research is outdated.
Direct quotes instead of paraphrasing. In-text citations incorrectly formatted.
Bloom's Taxonomy 3

Identifies some clinical or theoretical sources vaguely related to thesis statement. Does not identify seminal authors or current peer-reviewed research. Relies heavily on a limited number of researchers. Somewhat familiar with key elements of theory/clinical applications, origins, or basis of theories.
Majority of research is outdated.
Direct quotes instead of paraphrasing. In-text citations incorrectly formatted.
Bloom's Taxonomy 1

Dependent on a single or limited theorist/researchers.
Relies on anecdotal research and lay publications.
Linear presentation.
Extensive quotes in lieu of synthesis,
limited citations incorrectly formatted

Critical analysis of the theories, subject, or topic as it relates to psychology, including the evolution of theory or subject, connection to other theories or subjects. Well- integrated selection of research materials.
Bloom's Taxonomy 6

Presents theories, subject, or topic and relationship to psychology. Demonstrates a connection to other theories or topics.
Uses multiple resources, haphazard selection and/or integration of research materials.
Bloom's Taxonomy 3

Identifies theories, subject, or topic and relationship to psychology. Draws a connection to other theories or topics.
Identifies multiple resources, haphazard selection and/or integration of research materials.
Bloom's Taxonomy 1

Fails to demonstrate doctoral level comprehension of subject and comprehension of how theory relates to psychology. Fails to present differences of opinion. Does not present evolution of theory.

No errors in APA 6th edition style. Scholarly style. Writing is lucid and easy to follow. Includes title page, narrative, dissertation outline, and references.
Narrative is 5-7 pages.
Bloom's Taxonomy 5

1- 3 errors in APA 6th edition style that do not detract from the paper. Scholarly style. Writing has minimal awkward or unclear passages. Includes title page, narrative, dissertation outline and references.
Narrative is either excessive or inadequate.
Bloom's Taxonomy 4

5 or more errors, use of 6th edition APA 6th edition format. Narrative writing is unfocused/disorganized.

Errors in 6th edition APA style detract substantially from the paper. Word choice is informal. Writing is choppy, with many awkward or unclear passages. Missing some of the following: title page, narrative, dissertation outline, references.
Narrative is either excessive or inadequate.

Paraphrases and incorporates the citations into argument, thereby demonstrating an understanding of the author's ideas.
Each paraphrased statement is directly followed by a citation.
Formatted APA 6th edition.
Bloom's Taxonomy 5

Direct quotes or inaccurate paraphrases which inadequately convey the author's ideas. Limited synthesis.
Quotes and paraphrases are not immediately supported with APA 6th edition citations.
Bloom's Taxonomy 3

Direct quotes and paraphrases that do not convey the author's ideas, unsupported by APA 6th edition citations.

Multiple direct quotes, limited integration into the argument (poor synthesis), citations missing/inappropriately placed (i.e. at the end of the paragraph), not 6th edition APA compliant.

Prepared all chapters of the dissertation including categories and subheadings which reflect the theoretical framework/authors.
Sufficiently detailed that a reader can discern the dissertation.
Bloom's Taxonomy 5

Presents all chapters in outline. Lacks detail.
Bloom's Taxonomy 3

Missing 1 or more chapter Outlines chapters and subheadings. Lacks detail.
Bloom's Taxonomy 1

Missing chapters and insufficiently detailed.