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Research Paper (Final Draft) - Senior Seminar in LGBTQ Psych 
This rubric is used to grade the final draft of the 20-25 page research paper on a topic relevant to LGBTQ psychology. (35% of final grade)
Rubric Code: QX4XWC5
By kevinmatthewfry
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor ("F" Level)

Paper falls completely short of expectations and is unacceptable.

5 pts

Fair ("C/D" Level)

Paper falls somewhat short of expectations.

7 pts

Good ("B" Level)

Paper mostly meets expectations.

8 pts

Excellent ("A" Level)

Paper fully meets or exceeds expectations.

10 pts

Thesis/Argumentation
10 pts

Paper has a focused, arguable thesis statement on a topic in LGBTQ psychology supported and built upon throughout the paper.
Poor ("F" Level)

Thesis does not provide any argument at all or the paper does not at all support the argument.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Thesis provides a flawed or unfocused argument that is not adequately supported with evidence throughout the paper.
Good ("B" Level)

Thesis provides an adequate argument that is mostly supported with evidence throughout the paper although there are minor weaknesses.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Thesis provides a strong argument that is supported with evidence throughout the paper.
Summary of Research/Accuracy
10 pts

Paper provides accurate, detailed summaries of others' research.
Poor ("F" Level)

Often inaccurate, basic summaries of others' research are provided throughout the paper. Paper may focus mostly on writer's opinions rather than on others' research.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Mostly accurate but very basic summaries of others' research are provided throughout the paper with very superficial summaries.
Good ("B" Level)

Mostly accurate, mostly detailed summaries of others' research are provided throughout the paper although there are occasional inaccuracies and/or superficial summaries.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Accurate, detailed summaries of others' research are provided throughout the paper.
Depth of Analysis
10 pts

Paper provides in-depth evaluations of research, moving beyond simply restating facts and providing summaries.
Poor ("F" Level)

Paper provides almost no attempt at providing in-depth evaluations of research and issues, instead merely summarizing others' research without any attempts at critical thinking.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Paper provides limited evidence of in-depth evaluations of research and issues signaling weak attempts at critical thinking.
Good ("B" Level)

Paper provides some evidence of in-depth evaluations of research and issues signaling a good attempt at critical thinking.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Paper provides in-depth, rich evaluations of research and issues signaling critical thinking throughout.
References
10 pts

Paper utilizes at least 20 scholarly references and utilizes them in an appropriate, balanced, and effective way.
Poor ("F" Level)

Paper either contains far too few references (fewer than 10) or consistently does not utilize them in an appropriate, balanced, effective way throughout the entire paper (e.g., focuses pages on certain references while only mentioning a sentence on others).
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Paper either falls significantly short of 20 scholarly references (only 10-14) or often does not utilize them in an appropriate, balanced, effective way (e.g., focuses pages on certain references while only mentioning a sentence on others).
Good ("B" Level)

Paper either falls somewhat short of 20 scholarly references (only 15-19) or only utilizes them in an appropriate, balanced, effective way some of the time.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Paper contains at least 20 scholarly references and utilizes them in an appropriate, balanced, and effective way throughout the paper.
Citing
10 pts

Paper cites references when appropriate correctly in APA style.
Poor ("F" Level)

Paper either does not cite references appropriately or contains numerous APA style errors in citing.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Paper generally cites references when appropriate but only does so correctly in APA style some of the time.
Good ("B" Level)

Paper almost always cites references when appropriate and does so correctly in APA style most of the time.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Paper always cites references when appropriate correctly in APA style.
Abstract
10 pts

Paper contains a 150-250-word abstract effectively summarizing thesis and content of paper.
Poor ("F" Level)

Abstract is either missing or makes no attempt at summarizing the thesis and content of the paper.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Abstract is less than 150 words or more than 250 words and ineffectively summarizes the thesis and content of the paper.
Good ("B" Level)

Abstract is either less than 150 words or more than 250 words or only superficially summarizes the thesis and content of the paper.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Abstract is 150-250 words and effectively summarizes the thesis and content of the paper.
Introduction/Conclusion
10 pts

Paper contains an introduction laying out structure/argument and a conclusion summarizing key points.
Poor ("F" Level)

No attempt is made at an introduction, or no attempt is made at a conclusion.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Introduction does not effectively lay out the argument and structure of the paper, and conclusion fails to effectively summarize key points.
Good ("B" Level)

Introduction does not effectively lay out the argument and structure of the paper, or conclusion fails to effectively summarize key points.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Introduction effectively lays out the argument and structure of the paper. Conclusion effectively summaries key points.
Writing Mechanics/Style
10 pts

Paper adheres to grammar rules and is written with clear, professional writing style and word choice.
Poor ("F" Level)

There are errors in writing mechanics throughout the paper, and the paper is written with an unprofessional, unclear writing style and frequent poor word choice.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

There are many errors in writing mechanics, and the paper is written with a professional yet often unclear writing style with frequent issues in appropriate word choice.
Good ("B" Level)

There are only occasional errors in writing mechanics, and the paper is mostly written with a clear, professional writing style and appropriate word choice.
Excellent ("A" Level)

There are almost no errors in writing mechanics, and the paper is written with a clear, professional writing style and appropriate word choice.
Focus/Organization
10 pts

Paper is written with a clear focus on the thesis without unnecessary information and is organized into a logical paragraph structure with transitions between ideas.
Poor ("F" Level)

Paper is written without a clear focus on the thesis, containing a great deal of unnecessary information. There is little organization and poor paragraph structure. Transitions between ideas are absent.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Paper is written with some focus on the thesis but sometimes deviates from the argument with unnecessary information. Organization and paragraph structure are not always logical and transitions may be lacking.
Good ("B" Level)

Paper is written with a mostly clear focus on the thesis, although it may contain some information deviating from the argument. It is mostly organized into a logical paragraph structure with transitions between most ideas.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Paper is written with a clear focus on the thesis throughout with no unnecessary information. It is organized into a logical paragraph structure with transitions between ideas.
Adherence to APA Style
10 pts

Paper follows the rules of APA style, including a title page, running head, and properly formatted references.
Poor ("F" Level)

Paper makes almost no attempt to follow the rules of APA style, and errors are consistent. Either the title page, running head, or references are missing.
Fair ("C/D" Level)

Paper only superficially follows the rules of APA style with frequent errors. A somewhat properly formatted title page, running head, and references are included.
Good ("B" Level)

Paper follows the rules of APA style with only occasional errors. A mostly properly formatted title page, running head, and references are included.
Excellent ("A" Level)

Paper follows the rules of APA style with almost no errors. A properly formatted title page, running head, and references are included.




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