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PSY101 Introduction to Psychology


Name_____________________________________________Total Points Earned__________

Research Paper Rubric (200 points Total) Possible Points Points Earned

Organization 75 points

  • Title page and abstract 10 ____________

  • Opening paragraph (introduction) 15 ____________

  • Body of paper 35 ____________

  • Closing paragraph (conclusion) 15 ____________

APA Documentation – work is cited correctly 25 points ____________

Works Cited Page – (Reference Page) 25 points ____________

  • Double spaced, alphabetical order,

  • Correct indentation, correct information,

  • Punctuation (5 points for each of these) ____________

Development of Ideas (use critical thinking) 25 points

  • Important facts clearly stated 10 ____________

  • Topic sentences, details, and examples

are clear 15 ____________

Voice and Word Choice 25 points

  • Uses third person voice and shows an

understanding of the topic 15 ____________

  • Uses technical terms from research/or

textbook 10 ____________

Grammar/Mechanics 25 points ____________

  • Sentence structure, punctuation, spelling

Bonus points (optional) 10 points ____________

  • Must attach to final paper - documentation

from Murphy Center that you had your

draft paper reviewed by a writing tutor and

made corrections suggested by tutor