Research Paper (APA STYLE) as soon as possible
PSYC 317
Research Paper Grading Rubric
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Criteria | Points Possible | Points Earned | |
Content/Development | |||
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. | 70 | ||
Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. | |||
Major points regarding the crisis topic are stated clearly and are supported by professional literature or logic. | |||
Meaningful use of source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic or theme. | |||
Research is adequate and timely for the topic. | |||
The context and purpose of the writing are clear. | |||
Organization | |||
The introduction provides sufficient background on the crisis topic and previews major points. | 25 | ||
Ideas flow in a logical sequence. | |||
The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. | |||
The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose. | |||
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper. | |||
The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas. | |||
The conclusion reviews the major points toward the appropriate audience. | |||
Format | |||
The paper includes a title page, abstract, 8–10 full pages of content, and a reference page. | 30 | ||
The references page contains at least 5 scholarly sources. | 20 | ||
The paper follows APA format guidelines. | |||
The paper is written in 12-pt. Times New Roman font, double-spaced and 1-inch margins. | |||
The work is original giving credit to all borrowed ideas (direct quotes and paraphrasing). | |||
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling | |||
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | 15 | ||
Spelling is correct. | |||
Readability/Style | |||
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. | 15 | ||
Sentences are well constructed with consistently strong and varied structure. | |||
Sentence transitions are present and direct the flow of thought. | |||
Words used are precise and unambiguous. | |||
Total Points | 175 | ||
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