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Writing Assignment Grading Rubric 
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric
This rubric is for grading psychology 467 problem-based essays
Rubric Code: V83WA9
By Mgodlewski
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Substandard

0 pts

Poor

1.2 pts

Fair

1.4 pts

Good

1.6 pts

Exceptional

2 pts

Content & Discussion
20 pts

Topic problem articulated.
Solution to the problem articulated.
Use of supporting research or class research materials.
Substandard

- Content is incomplete. Major topics are lacking or poorly discussed.
- The problem was not defined. - No clear discussion of the topic issues or solutions. - No research or class material was used.
Poor

- Major points are addressed, but not well supported or discussed.
- The problem was not well defined. - Little evidence that research or class material was used.
Fair

- Content is mostly complete. -The problem was defined.
- The solution was somewhat clear, but needs more attention.
- Some evidence that research material was used.
Good

- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Clearly defined problem.
- Solution was considered, but needs more work.
- Evidence that research was used.
Exceptional

- Purpose of the writing is clear.
- Clearly defined problem.
- Clearly articulated solution.
- Exceptional used of research or class materials.
Organization & Structure
10 pts

Use of paragraphs that are connected and logical.
Substandard

- Structure detracts from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Poor

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction does not preview all major points.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is does not flow well.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is clear.
Good

- Introduction previews major points.
- Paragraph transitions is logical.
Exceptional

- Conclusion flows from the body of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

APA Style
Basic writing skills
Draft/Redraft apparent.
Substandard

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Does not adhere to length, margin, and font.
- No evidence that APA style was used.
Poor

- Paper contains some grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Length, margin, and font are less than expectations.
- APA style not consistent.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors.
- Length, margin, and font are somewhat less than expectations.
- Evidence that APA style was consistent.
Good

- Paper contains very few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors.
- Length and margin and font are near to expectations.
- APA style clearly followed.
Exceptional

- Paper contains less than 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
- Language is clear and precise.
- Length is correct.
- Clear and near perfect use of APA style.
Intergration of your own thinking
10 pts

Solution was creative and orginal.
Articulation of higher level thinking about the problem.
Substandard

- Offers no personal analysis.
- No evidence that the problem / topic was understood.
- No evidence that a solution to the problem/topic was considered.
Poor

- Offers very little personal analysis.
- Some understanding of the topic problem.
- Some understanding of potential solutions.
Fair

- Personal analysis not original or clearly pharaphrased from class materials.
- Problem solution not creative or realistic.
-Little indication that outcome of solution was considered.
Good

- Personal analysis was adequate but not thought provoking.
- Solution to the identified problem was explained, but not realistic.
- Evidence that the outcome of the problem solution was considered.
Exceptional

- Paper provides exceptional, original, and thought provoking analysis.
-Solution to the problem was creative and integrated research or class materials.
- Expectional description of the solution outcome.



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