Criteria for paper:
1. Paper should be at least two full pages in length. This does not include any cover sheet or citation page you add.
2. Paper should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced.
3. Paper and citation page should be written in full APA style.
4. Turn your paper into Canvas within the current week’s assignment.
Rubric
PSY 300 Written Assignments
PSY 300 Written Assignments
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Paragraph
20.0 to >18.4 pts
Exemplary
Clearly and eloquently identifies a demonstrable and nuanced central argument. Provides the reader with a clear sense of the nature of evidence that will follow. Reveals the organizational structure of the paper. Guides the reader smoothly and logically into the body of the paper.
18.4 to >16.6 pts
Marginal
Thesis paragraph clearly identifies a demonstrable central argument. Gives the reader a reasonably good sense of the nature of evidence that will follow.
16.6 to >14.8 pts
Developing
Thesis paragraph identifies a central argument that is demonstrable, though not stated sufficiently clearly. (and/or…) Does not guide the reader into the body of the paper.
14.8 to >13.0 pts
Marginal
Thesis paragraph does not have a discernable central argument (and/or…) The argument is not demonstrable.
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No thesis paragraph present.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent, Analysis and use of Evidence
20.0 to >18.4 pts
Exemplary
Offers a lucid and logical argument. The content of the paper is well developed and the ideas are explained and accurate. Used 3 or more high quality, scholarly, sources that effectively supported and enhanced ideas.
18.4 to >16.6 pts
Good
Argument is present, but is not fully developed. Ideas are explained and accurate. Used 3 scholarly sources and some/ most sources used clearly enhanced ideas.
16.6 to >14.8 pts
Developing
Argument is attempted, but lacks clarity and/or ideas are not developed and explained. Used 2 scholarly sources and/or some sources do not clearly enhance ideas.
14.8 to >13.0 pts
Marginal
Summary and description are present, but analysis and a logical argument are not. Only 1 scholarly source was used and it does or does not support/enhance ideas
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactoy
No logical argument present. No sources were used or the ones used were not scholarly and/or did not support/enhance ideas.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Structure
20.0 to >18.4 pts
Exemplary
Organization is sequential and appropriate. Paragraphs are well developed and divided. Ideas are linked and smooth transitions are present.
18.4 to >16.6 pts
Good
Organization is competent. Paragraphs are appropriately used, but some transitions are not smooth.
16.6 to >14.8 pts
Developing
Organization is attempted but is not sequential and/or appropriate. Paragraphs are used, but some are not appropriate and/or transitions are not smooth.
14.8 to >13.0 pts
Marginal
Organization, if evident at all, is weak and disjointed. Paragraphs, if used, are weak and transitions are lacking.
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No organization and structure present.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
20.0 to >18.4 pts
Exemplary
APA formatting is flawless. Title page, Abstract, Running Head, and Reference page are present and correctly formatted. In- text citations are used and correctly formatting according to APA style.
18.4 to >16.8 pts
Good
Most elements of APA formatting are correct. Only 1-2 independent errors are present.
16.8 to >14.8 pts
Developing
Some (2-5) independent errors in APA formatting are present.
14.8 to >13.0 pts
Marginal
Several (5 or more) independent errors in APA formatting are present.
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
APA formatting was not used.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics, Style and Grammar
20.0 to >18.4 pts
Exemplary
Virtually free of punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors. Sentences are structured effectively and vary in length and style.
18.4 to >16.6 pts
Good
Occasional punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors. Most sentences are structure effectively and vary in length and style.
16.6 to >14.8 pts
Developing
Several punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors. Sentences contain many structural deficiencies. Simple sentences, run-ons, and poor sentence flow are evident.
14.8 to >13.0 pts
Marginal
Numerous punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors. Sentences contain numerous structural deficiencies. Simple sentences, run-ons, and poor sentence flow are in abundance.
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Overabundance of punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors. Sentence structure throughout paper made it difficult and/or impossible to read.
20.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
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