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Term Paper Rubric
health Psychology
Rubric Code: Q3CB49
By drdunwoody
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

2 pts

Below Average

3 pts

Average

4 pts

Exceptional

5 pts

Content & Development

Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or missing.
Questions were not adequately answered.
Below Average

- Content is not comprehensive
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Average

- Content is accurate.
- Major points are stated.
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Exceptional

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
Organization & Structure

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Below Average

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement.
Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Average

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Exceptional

-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.
APA Format

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
- Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
-Paper is not double spaced
Below Average

- Paper follows most guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under word length.
Average

- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format is good.
Exceptional

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Below Average

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Average

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors.
Spelling is correct.
Exceptional

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Poor

Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are unclear, absent or flawed logic may be present. Structure and processes is minimal or absent.
Below Average

Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are unclear and not thoroughly expressed.
Structure and processess are not as clear with unlimited relation to the term paper.
Average

Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are expressed clearly in most cases but are not expressed thoroughly. Structure and processess are not as clearly defined but still have relation to the term paper.
Exceptional

Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are clearly and thoroughly expressed.
Structure and processess are clearly defined.
Contention

Poor

Number of errors great
evidences carelessness on part of student
Below Average

Number of errors distracting
makes paper difficult to read in various places
Average

Noticable number of errors but may not be so necessarily distracting or glaring
Exceptional

paper reads smoothly
has correct number of pages
may have few errors that do not make it difficutl to read and follow






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