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History & Systems paper 
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Rubric Code: V2C75C
By lbb5698
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric The "meat" of the paper
  Poor

3 pts

Fair

7 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

14 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

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Appropriate level of research

Poor

Attention to the reputability of resources is severely lacking.
Fair

Research is based on too few resources, although they are reputable OR Research relies far too heavily on non-reputable resources.
Good

Includes several sources, but may have several issues involving non-reputable sources, failure to include relevant key sources on that topic, etc.
Excellent

Includes an adequate number of reputable sources, given the topic. Websites may be included but are used in addition to primary sources.
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.



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