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APA Style Research Paper APA Style Research Paper APA STYLE RESEARCH PAPER Rubric Code: P9WA85 By ebeeson Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Psychology Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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	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.

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