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Psychology 301-01 Fall 2016 Term Paper Rubric
| Unacceptable
(below standards) |
Acceptable
(meets standards) |
Good (occasionally exceeds standards) | Excellent (consistently exceeds standards) | Pts | |
| Intro
5 points |
Does not adequately convey topic. Does not describe subtopics to be reviewed.
Lacks adequate theses statement. |
Conveys topic, but not key question(s).
Describes subtopics to be reviewed. General theses statement. |
Conveys topic and key question(s).
Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis statement. |
Strong introduction of topic’s key question(s), terms.
Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. Specific thesis statement. |
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| Focus
15 Points |
Little evidence material is logically organized into topic, subtopics or related to topic.
Many transitions are unclear or nonexistent.
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Most material clearly related to subtopic, main topic. Material may not be organized within subtopics.
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Attempts to provide variety of transitions. All material clearly related to subtopic, main topic and logically organized within subtopics.
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Clear, varied transitions linking subtopics, and main topic.
All material clearly related to subtopic, main topic. Strong organization and integration of material within subtopics. Strong transitions linking subtopics, and main topic. |
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| Support
Peer review journal articles 12 Points |
Few sources supporting thesis. Sources insignificant or unsubstantiated. 4 or less sources | Sources generally acceptable but not peer-reviewed research (evidence) based.
5-6 sources |
Sources well selected to support thesis with some research in support of thesis.
7-9 sources |
Strong, peer reviewed research based support for thesis.
10-12 sources |
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Conclusion
5 Points
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Does not summarize evidence with respect to thesis statement.
Does not discuss the impact of researched material on topic.
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Review of key conclusions.
Some integration with thesis statement. Discusses impact of researched material on topic.
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Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis statement. Discusses impact of researched material on topic.
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Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis statement. Insightful discussion of impact of the researched material on topic. | |
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Grammar/Spelling/ APA Style
13 points |
Errors in APA style detract substantially from the paper.
Word choice is informal in tone. Writing is choppy, with many awkward or unclear passages. |
Errors in APA style are noticeable. Word choice
Occasionally informal in tone. Writing has a few awkward or unclear passages.
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Rare errors in APA style that do not detract from the paper. Scholarly style. Writing has minimal awkward of unclear passages.
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No errors in APA style. Scholarly style. Writing is flowing and easy to follow.
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| Overall Grade | 34-0 Points | 39-35 Points | 44-40 Points | 50-45 Points |