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Writing Assignment
Rubric Code:
DX34484
By
dk4736z
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Subject:
Psychology
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Research Paper
Poor Unacceptable/Sustandard D - F
(N/A)
Fair/Satisfactory C
(N/A)
Good B
(N/A)
Excellent A
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Content & Development 25% of Grade
Poor Unacceptable/Sustandard D - F
Paragraph does not introduce topic. Major points are addressed but not well supported or discussed.
Information has little to do with the main topic.
Analyses are not well organized or clear.
Offered no personal analysis.
Author does not provide a coherent or logical argument. Content analysis is vague or not evident
Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and argues with little understanding of their research t
Fair/Satisfactory C
The reader is introduced to the topic. Content is accurate and mostly complete.
Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.
Personal analysis followed script from the text book or source material.
Author does not clearly provide adequate rationale for the given topic
Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research and identify sources
Good B
The reader is introduced to the topic. Major points need to be stated more clearly and be better supported.
Information clearly relates to the main
topic.
It provides some supporting details and/or examples.
Analyses not as clear as they could be.
Provides an adequate rationale for the assignment.
Student demonstrates an adequate ability to use research and identify local sources
Excellent A
The reader is introduced to the topic. Great use of background information. Purpose of the writing is clear
Provides exceptional and thought provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.
Shows a thoughtful, and in-depth analysis of a significant topic
Provides a clear rationale for the central purpose of the assignment.
Student demonstrates an outstanding ability to use research and identify local & sch
Organization & Structure 25 %
Poor Unacceptable/Sustandard D - F
Information is not organized into paragraphs with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.
Information is not organized into paragraphs with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.
Lack of structure detracts from the message of the writer.
Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer
Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts
Conclusion is missing.
Fair/Satisfactory C
Information is organized into paragraphs but not detailed. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, with at least 1 detail and a concluding sentence
Information is organized into paragraphs but is not detailed.
Paragraph transitions do not flow.
Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
Paragraph transitions need improvement.
Conclusion is missing, or, if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Good B
Information is organized in well-constructed paragraphs, has an introductory sentence, at least 2 details, and a concluding sentence.
Information is organized in well-constructed paragraphs.
Paragraph transitions are present and logical.
Some content provides reasonable support for the argument and displays basic analysis of a significant topic.
Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow
Thesis statement is clear and relates
Excellent A
Information is very organized in well- constructed paragraph's with an introductory sentence, at least 3 details and a concluding sentence.
Information is very organized into excellently constructed paragraph’s.
Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow
Thesis statement is clear and relates directly to the content of the paper
Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain flow of thought throughout the paper and conclusion is logica
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 20%
Poor Unacceptable/Sustandard D - F
Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Language uses undefined jargon, or conversational tone.
Informal writing
Fair/Satisfactory C
Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
Language lacks clarity or includes the use of undefined jargon, or conversational tone
Elements of effective communication such as an introduction and conclusion are included.
Semi-formal writing
Good B
Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.
Elements of effective communication such as an introduction and conclusion are included.
Semi-formal writing
Excellent A
Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Formal writing
Format & Length 15%
Poor Unacceptable/Sustandard D - F
Paragraphs are less than 2 sentences or there are no paragraphs breaks
Less than required minimum pages. No correct margins.
12-point font not used and not double-spaced
Fair/Satisfactory C
Paragraphs are minimum 4 sentences.
Full page minimum not met, correct margins, double-spaced, but 12-point font not used.
Good B
Paragraphs are more than 5 sentences).
Page minimum met, correct margins, double-spaced, but Times New Roman 12-point font not used
Excellent A
Paragraphs are minimum 5-6 sentences, and there are paragraph breaks.
Page requirement met with correct margins, double-spacing, 12-point size used.
Use of APA References and Style 15%
Poor Unacceptable/Sustandard D - F
No APA style in-text citations used throughout document.
Reference page contains no scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page.
Bibliography missing.
Fair/Satisfactory C
Limited or no APA style in-text citations used throughout document.
References page contains one scholarly academic resource.
Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
Bibliography contains l 3 to 4 references and one of the references is a text book. All references are from the Internet, does not include articles or books.
Good B
Some APA style in-text citations used in the document.
Reference page contains: one scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
Bibliography included but incomplete. Includes 4 references, half of which are from the internet.
Excellent A
APA style in-text citations used throughout document.
Reference page contains more than required scholarly academic reference and text reference.
Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
Bibliography included, no more than 2 internet references, no text book used as reference's.
Subjects:
Psychology
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