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PSY 101: Discussion Forum Rubric 
Introduction to Psychology: Written Assignment Rubrici
Each week there will be one or more discussion forum Blackboard assignments that require you to respond to assignment prompts and respond to a minimum of three other students in the class. Each assignment will have specific instructions explaining what you are expected to contribute and when the initial and peer responses are due. I will evaluate your discussion with the following rubric.
Rubric Code: PXW9WA4
By TheresaCline
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric PSY 101
100 % Total Possible Score: 10
  Distinguished

10 pts

Proficient

7.5 pts

Basic

5 pts

Below Expectations

3 pts

Non-Performance

0 pts

Content & Development
60 %

Distinguished

Content is comprehensive, is in alignment with the concept, theory, and/or model of discussion and is clear.
The development is in a logical order.
Proficient

Content is clear and adept.
Provides most of the elements of the written assignments concepts, theory, or model of discussion and is clear.
Basic

Content is not complete, inaccurate, and/or is unclear and difficult to understand.
Below Expectations

Content is primarily quoted from works with little exercise of personal content.
More than 25% of the written assignment is quoted or "copy and pasted."
Non-Performance

The written work is either not turned-in for assessment or
the work fails in addressing the purpose and content of the assignment.
Organization and Structure
5 %

Distinguished

The written assignment is well organized, is easily understood, and is easy to follow.
Proficient

The written assignment is mostly organized, easily understood, and easily followed.
Basic

Instructions for the written assignment are incomplete.
The organization and structure is confusing and hard to follow.
Below Expectations

Written assignment does identify the purpose of the written assignment but, does not make emphasis on content explanations.
There is no recognizable structure and/or organization.
Non-Performance

The written work is either not turned-in for assessment or Written assignment does not meet the minimum page requirement.
Instructions for the written assignment are not followed.
APA Style Formatting
15 %

Distinguished

All of the references are effectively used, correctly cited in-text and correctly listed in the separate references list according to APA formatting rules and guidelines.
Proficient

Most of the references are effectively used, correctly cited in-text and correctly listed in the separate references list according to APA formatting rules and guidelines.
Basic

References are used 50% of the time effectively and/or correctly in in-text citations and are correctly listed in the separate references list according to APA formatting rules and guidelines.
Below Expectations

The references are not effectively used, and/or correctly cited in-text and/or correctly listed in the separate references list according to APA formatting rules and guidelines.
The assignment barely meets the expectations of college level writing.
Non-Performance

The written work is either not turned-in for assessment or references are not cited within the paper or in the separate references list according to APA formatting rules and guidelines.
The assignment does not met the minimum requirements for college level writing.
Vocaulary Word Usage
10 %

Distinguished

The minimum usage of 10 vocabulary words are used within the content and are used correctly and effectively.
Proficient

There are at least 8 vocabulary words used in the written assignment correctly and effectively.
Basic

There are at least 5 vocabulary words used in the written assignment correctly and effectively.
Below Expectations

There are less than 5 vocabulary words used in the written assignment and/or they are used incorrectly and/or ineffectively.
Non-Performance

The written work is either not turned-in for assessment or there is no usage of the vocabulary words in the written assignment.
Creative Thinking
5 %

Distinguished

Uses the existing model, theory, and/or concept to create a new product and/or application.
Demonstrates sophisticated levels of attainment.
Has a strong foundation in the strategies and skills of the domain.
Proficient

Uses the existing model, theory, and/or concept to create a new product that is appropriate to the domain.
Basic

Uses existing model, concept, and/or theory to create a new product according to his and/or her own guidelines and/or structure.
Below Expectations

Insufficiently uses the existing model, theory, and/or concept to produce and utilizes an example inappropriate to the assignment.
Non-Performance

The written work is either not turned-in for assessment or fails to create a new product and/or application of the model, concept, and/or theory in context of the assignment.
Syntax and Mechanics
5 %

Distinguished

Displays meticulous comprehension, organization, and usage of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Written work contains 0 errors.
Clearly written, easy to follow, and comprehend.
Proficient

Mostly displays comprehension, organization, and usage of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Written work contains few errors.
Basic

The written assignment contains several errors in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation but, the written work is still fairly easy to comprehend and follow.
Below Expectations

Syntax and mechanics fail to display a comprehension of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
The written assignment contains many errors create difficulty in reading and/or following the author's intent.
Non-Performance

The written work is either not turned-in for assessment or lacks the elements described in the assignment.




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