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Final Essay Rubric Psychology reflection paper Write a two page essay summarizing your findings. Be sure to include the proper heading, title, and a personal reflection about the process and your results. Essay should be 2 pages, double spaced, in 12 pt Times New Roman or Arial font. Rubric Code: TA23AB By tj26taylor Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

The "meat" of the paper
	Poor 2 pts	Fair 4 pts	Good 6 pts	Excellent 8 pts
Content & development	Poor Very little framework to the paper; support is lacking or is inaccurate. Unclear if writer understands their purpose or the assignment.	Fair Framework exists to some degree; accurate support for arguments exists but not to an ideal level. Content is moderately inconsistent with regard to purpose.	Good There is an appropriate framework to the paper that is consistently supported. Content is minimally inconsistent with regard to purpose.	Excellent Major points are clearly stated and supported by well-thought out arguments. Content & purpose are clear.
Integration of thought	Poor Paper presents presents little to no creativity, thought, or attention to detail.	Fair Paper presents standard information with a minimal level of creativity, thought, and attention to detail.	Good Paper shows a moderate level of creativity, thought, and attention to detail.	Excellent Paper shows a high level of creativity, thought, and attention to detail.
The mechanics of the paper
	Poor 2 pts	Fair 4 pts	Good 6 pts	Excellent 8 pts
Grammar, punctuation, & spelling	Poor Paper contains far more errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling than is acceptable. Length is far less than expected.	Fair Paper contains several errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Length is somewhat less than expected.	Good Paper contains very few errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Length is very near expected with standard margins and font.	Excellent Paper contains almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Length is appropriate with standard margins and font.
Structure	Poor There is very little structure to the paper. Sentences are often unclear.	Fair Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Paragraphs may be somewhat disjointed. Sentences are occasionally unclear.	Good Structure of the paper is generally easy to follow. Paragraph transitions may need some improvement. Sentences are clear.	Excellent Structure of paper is easy to follow; paragraphs well-built and transitions are clear. Sentences are clear and writing is at an advanced level.