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TERM PAPER RUBRIC FINAL TERM PAPER Rubric Code: Y6C979 By drwdavis Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Psychology Type: Project Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Term Paper
This rubric will be used to grade your paper.

A+

1 pts

0.95 pts

A-

0.9 pts

B+

0.87 pts

0.84 pts

B-

0.8 pts

C+

0.77 pts

0.74 pts

C-

0.7 pts

D+

0.67 pts

0.64 pts

D-

0.6 pts

0.55 pts

Content & Discussion

45 pts

Understanding of the main idea, problems, and arguments.

A+

- purpose of the writing is clear. Major points are clearly stated and supported by well-thought out arguments. Content & purpose are clear.

A-

B+

There is an appropriate framework to the paper that is generally consistently supported. Content is minimally inconsistent with regard to purpose.

B-

C+

- Content is mostly accurate. Support for arguments exists but not to an ideal level.
- Content is mostly complete but moderately inconsistent with regard to purpose.

C-

D+

- Major points are addressed, but not well supported or discussed.

D-

- Content is incomplete.
- Major required topics are lacking or not all included or poorly discussed.
-Little or no clear framework.

Organization & Structure

40 pts

Introduction - State what you will discuss
Body - Discuss your findings
Conclusion: Summarize the main points and discuss your unifying thoughts.

A+

- Structure of paper is easy to follow; paragraphs well-built and transitions are clear. Sentences are clear and writing is at an advanced level. Conclusion flows from the body of paper.

A-

B+

- Introduction previews major points.
- Structure of the paper is generally easy to follow. Paragraph transitions may need some improvement. Sentences are clear.

B-

C+

- Introduction does not preview all major points.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is does not flow well.

C-

D+

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
-Sentences are often unclear.
-Paragraph transitions are poor.

D-

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

Integration of your own thinking

30 pts

Discuss results quoting sources and conclude w/your own analysis based upon information learned from the research.

A+

Provided exceptional and thought provoking analysis.

A-

B+

Personal analysis was adequate but not thought provoking.

B-

C+

Personal analysis followed script from the text book.

C-

D+

Offered very little personal analysis.

D-

Offered no personal analysis.

Grammar, Punctuation, & Spelling

35 pts

Spell check your work. Work must be cited by APA citation style. Summary must accompany the communication term paper. Hand written rough draft must accompany term paper.

A+

- Paper contains fewer than 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
- Language is clear and precise.