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Abnormal Psychology Final Research Paper - Rubric

Introduction 15 points

Criteria Description

Provide an introduction.

5. Target 15 points

The paper expertly provides an introduction. The paper demonstrates an

exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 12.75 points

The paper clearly provides an introduction. The paper demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 11.25 points

The paper adequately provides an introduction. The paper demonstrates a basic

understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 9.75 points

The paper inadequately provides an introduction. The paper demonstrates a poor

understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely provides an introduction. The paper does not

demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Comprehensive Explanation 30 points

Criteria Description

Provide a comprehensive explanation of the selected subject.

5. Target 30 points

The paper expertly provides a comprehensive explanation of the selected subject.

The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 25.5 points

The paper clearly provides a comprehensive explanation of the selected subject.

The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 22.5 points

The paper adequately provides a comprehensive explanation of the selected

subject. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 19.5 points

The paper inadequately provides a comprehensive explanation of the selected

subject. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely provides a comprehensive explanation of the

selected subject. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Societal and/or Cultural Implications 30 points

Criteria Description

Address the societal and/or cultural implications of the chosen subject.

5. Target 30 points

The paper expertly addresses the societal and/or cultural implications of the chosen

subject. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 25.5 points

The paper clearly addresses the societal and/or cultural implications of the chosen

subject. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the

surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 22.5 points

The paper adequately addresses the societal and/or cultural implications of the

chosen subject. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 19.5 points

The paper inadequately addresses the societal and/or cultural implications of the

chosen subject. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely addresses the societal and/or cultural implications

of the chosen subject. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Models of Abnormality 30 points

Criteria Description

Discuss how the subject is related to one or more models of abnormality.

5. Target 30 points

The paper expertly discusses how the subject is related to one or more models of

abnormality. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 25.5 points

The paper clearly discusses how the subject is related to one or more models of

abnormality. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the

surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 22.5 points

The paper adequately discusses how the subject is related to one or more models

of abnormality. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 19.5 points

The paper inadequately discusses how the subject is related to one or more models

of abnormality. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely discusses how the subject is related to one or

more models of abnormality. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of

the topic.

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Conclusion 15 points

Criteria Description

Provide a conclusion.

5. Target 15 points

The paper expertly provides a conclusion. The paper demonstrates an exceptional

understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 12.75 points

The paper clearly provides a conclusion. The paper demonstrates an understanding

that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 11.25 points

The paper adequately provides a conclusion. The paper demonstrates a basic

understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 9.75 points

The paper inadequately provides a conclusion. The paper demonstrates a poor

understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely provides a conclusion. The paper does not

demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 7.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little

awareness of the intended audience.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate

audience is evident.

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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves

from development.

5. Target 7.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression

of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the

development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some

organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and

not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections

between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

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Evidence 6 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers

other perspectives.

5. Target 6 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is

superficial or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies

entirely on the perspective of the writer.

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Mechanics of Writing 6 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

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Format/Documentation 3 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 3 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 2.55 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 2.25 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 1.95 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Total 150 points

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