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Grading Guide for Reinforcement Procedures Paper

PSY/420 Version 2

Content (75%)

Points Earned:

• All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.

  • Identify the behavior the mother is trying to reinforce.

  • Identify the possible functions of the behaviors.

  • Identify the method of reinforcement being used.

  • Explain possible reasons for this method working for one child but not the other.

  • Propose and outline three ideas that may work to increase pea consumption for the children, and include one method that uses negative reinforcement.

  • 1,050 to 1,400 words

• The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

• The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

• The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

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Organization & Tone (15%)

Points Earned:

• The tone is appropriate

• The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

• Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

• Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

• The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

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Mechanics (15%)

Points Earned:

• The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

• Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

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

• Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

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