iRubric: Psy435: Personality Psychology rubric

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Psy435: Personality Psychology HIS 2302: Short Essays This rubric is used to score short answer/essay items on the Midterm and Final. Rubric Code: C243WC By jashhouska Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: Psychology Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Poor (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Excellent (N/A)
Content & Independent Thought	Poor (1 point) - Class/Reading Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. - Response does not demonstrate any instances of independent thought. -Specific examples are not used.	Fair (2 points) - Class/Reading Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Response does not demonstrate any instances of independent thought. -Specific examples do not support arguments and/or are not related to arguments.	Good (3 points) - Class/Reading Content is accurate and persuasive. - Major points are stated. - Response demonstrates 1 instance of independent thought. -Specific examples are used to support arguments.	Excellent (4 points) - Class/Reading Content is accurate, and presented persuasively. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Response demonstrates 2 or more instances of independent thought. -Specific examples are used to support arguments.
Organization & Structure	Poor (1 point) - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair (2 points) - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the previous points.	Good (3 points) - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are present. - Conclusion is logical.	Excellent (4 points) -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	Poor (0 points) - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair (1 point) - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Good (2 points) - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct.	Excellent (2 points) - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.