Phineas Gage Paper

Grading Guide: Phineas Gage Paper

PSY/360 Version 6

Content

60 Percent

Points Earned

X/6

• Explains the role of the brain in cognitive functions.

• Describes what Phineas Gage’s accident revealed about how brain areas support cognitive function.

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Organization and Development

20 Percent

Points Earned

X/2

• The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length.

• The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.

• The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared toward the appropriate audience.

• The paper provides relevant and sufficient background on the topic.

• The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

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Mechanics and Format

20 Percent

Points Earned

X/2

• The assignment file is presentable and functional.

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

• The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendices—is consistent with APA guidelines.

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Total Earned

X/10