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APA Style Research Paper
APA Style Research Paper
APA STYLE RESEARCH PAPER
Rubric Code:
P9WA85
By
ebeeson
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Subject:
Psychology
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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CRITERION
UNACCEPTABLE
0 pts
SUBSTANDARD
2 pts
SATISFACTORY
4 pts
EXCEPTIONAL
5 pts
Introduction and topic description
UNACCEPTABLE
No attempt (or very little) to review DSM-IV and proposed DSM-5 criteria.
Contrast in changes in conceptualization and diagnostic criteria is not presented, or presented inaccuarately.
SUBSTANDARD
Review of DSM-IV and proposed DSM-5 criteria is incomplete.
Contrast in changes in conceptualization and diagnostic criteria is not clearly presented.
SATISFACTORY
Adequate review of both DSM-IV and proposed DSM-5 criteria.
Adequate contrast of changes in conceptualization and diagnostic
criteria.
EXCEPTIONAL
Comprehensive review of both DSM-IV and proposed DSM-5 criteria.
Clear contrast of changes in conceptualization and diagnostic criteria.
Research: rationale and conclusion
UNACCEPTABLE
Insufficient use of empirical research to provide rationale for the proposed changes.
Author does not provide a coherent or logical argument which agrees or disagrees with the proposed changes.
SUBSTANDARD
Some empirical research is used to provide rationale for the proposed changes.
Author does not clearly agree or disagree with proposed changes, or fails to provide adequate rationale for their position.
SATISFACTORY
Relevant empirical research is used to provide an adequate rationale for the proposed changes.
Some statement of author's agreement or disagreement with proposed changes.
EXCEPTIONAL
Relevant empirical research is used to provide a clear rationale for the proposed changes.
Clear statement of the author's agreement or disagreement with the proposed changes.
Sources of information
UNACCEPTABLE
Has too few, or irrelevant, or incredible research articles.
SUBSTANDARD
Has too few, or irrelevant, or incredible research articles.
Has less than 8 references that are published within the last 5 years.
SATISFACTORY
Has 10 or more research articles but not all are relevant or credible sources.
At least 8 references are published within the last 5 years.
EXCEPTIONAL
Has 10 or more relevant and credible research articles.
At least 8 references are published within the last 5 years.
Organization
UNACCEPTABLE
Information is not organized into paragraphs with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.
Lack of structure detracts from the message of the writer.
SUBSTANDARD
Information is organized into paragraphs but the information is not detailed.
Paragraph transitions do not flow.
SATISFACTORY
Information is organized in well-constructed paragraphs.
Paragraph transitions are logical.
EXCEPTIONAL
Information is very organized into execellently constructed parapraphs.
Writing Style: Grammar, punctuation
UNACCEPTABLE
Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Language uses undefined jargon, or conversational tone.
SUBSTANDARD
Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
Language lacks clarity or includes the use of undefined jargon, or conversational tone.
SATISFACTORY
Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.
EXCEPTIONAL
Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Paper Length (8 - 10 pages)
UNACCEPTABLE
Requirement not met. (Deviation more than1-2 pages).
SUBSTANDARD
Page requirement deviated within 1 -2 pages.
SATISFACTORY
Page requirement met but paper could have benefitted from longer (or shorter) length.
EXCEPTIONAL
Page requirement met.
APA citation and References
UNACCEPTABLE
Many errors of APA guidelines within paper.
Many errors of APA guidelines on References page: spacing, 12 pt. font, hanging indent, etc.
SUBSTANDARD
Several errors of APA guidelines within paper.
Several errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
SATISFACTORY
In text citation and References page follows most APA guidelines.
EXCEPTIONAL
In text citation and References page follows all APA guidelines.
Subjects:
History
Psychology
Types:
Writing
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