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Group Counseling Research Paper
APA College Research Paper
Research a group counseling theory in which you are interested. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include APA referencing format and abstract citing at least 5 resources used researching this paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
JX26A3W
By
atmeadows
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Subject:
Psychology
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Research Paper
Excellent
16 pts
Good
12 pts
Needs Improvement
9 pts
Unsatisfactory
5 pts
Quality of research
Excellent
Cited 5 or more sources.
Sources reliable and properly cited.
Ideas well organized and logically presented.All information included.
Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Research in-depth, revealing new insights gained.
Good
Cited 4-5 sources -Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
Adequate discussion of ideas included
Sufficient information provided
Clear organization of main points and ideas.
Needs Improvement
Cited 3-4 sources
Source reliability questionable.
Information does interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
Some information relevant to thesis.
Information provided to support some elements of topic. Discussion not thorough, lack detail.
Unsatisfactory
Failed to cite even 3 sources.
Sources unreliable.
Information interferes with ability of reader to understand paper.
Irrelevant to thesis.
Information does not support the topic.
Content
Excellent
Research Topic includes all aspects of the project, appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research. Content relevant to purpose of paper
Contains clear and concise abstract and reference page
Ideas are organized, Tone of paper is neutral
7 or more in text citations are used to support the thesis.
Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good
Ideas are organized
Contains clear and concise abstract, subtitles, and resources page.
Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Less than 6 in text citations are used to support the thesis.
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Needs Improvement
A topic is partially clear with somewhat organized ideas.
Only 4 in text citations used to support thesis
Missing abstract, but includes subtitles, and resources. Page Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Unsatisfactory
Topic unclear and includes little in the way of organized ideas.
Inappropriate breadth for length of paper.
Missing abstract, subtitles, and resources page.No organization, transitions,introduction, and poor conclusion.
Grammar and Mechanics
Excellent
Consistent and appropriate writing style, there are no grammatical errors, there are no spelling errors. Appropriate punctuation used.
Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good
Fewer than 2 punctuation, or capitalization error
Adequate sentence structure.
Met most style and min/max page requirements
Needs Improvement
Poor sentence structure and transitions, in grammar, punctuation and spelling. capitalization errors.
Attempted to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Unsatisfactory
Topic inconsistent and inappropriate.
More than 5 spelling errors.
More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Does not meet style and/or min/max page requirements
References
Excellent
All sources properly cited both parenthetically and on the reference page. No errors in references, correct use of APA style.
Good
All sources properly cited both parenthetically and on the reference page. References used appropriately but limited.
Very few errors in format or punctuation.
Needs Improvement
Not all sources properly cited. Errors in format or punctuation compromises the ideas of the paper.
Unsatisfactory
Not all sources properly cited.
Errors in reference, errors in APA style for reference.
format or punctuation make ideas unclear.
Abstract/Title Page
Excellent
Abstract/Title Page follows APA guidelines
Good
Abstract is shorter than APA requires
Title Page is not accurately formatted
Needs Improvement
Abstract/Title page is missing key areas of the abstract
Unsatisfactory
Abstract/Title page has several errors.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on Evidence Based Practice
Subjects:
English
Psychology
Education
Nursing
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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