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Prof. Almansa Rubric for Evaluating the APA Research Paper English 2313

A rubric is a grading tool that describes the criteria, or "what counts," for the assignment. It also describes each of the criteria according to gradations of quality, with descriptions of strong, middling, and problematic student work. The criteria are listed in the column on the left. The numbers in the top row indicate quality, with nine (9) being the best. The number 0 is something everyone wants to avoid. Students may use the rubric as a checklist to determine if the writing meets the criteria of the assignment before they hand in a paper, or as they revise their work.

Point Value 9-7 points 6-4 points 3-1 points 0 points

Content Introduction: Thesis Statement Body Conclusion Title Length Visual

Writing is confident, focused and relevant to assigned topic. Essay is required length. Title is original. Visual enhances discussion.

Writing is adequate, generally focused and relevant to assigned topic. Essay is required length. Title is appropriate. Visual adds to discussion.

Writing is limited communicating ideas. No apparent thesis statement. Paper is not focused or not required length. Title is not acceptable/or same as Running Head. Visual does not support content.

Writing is extremely limited in communicating ideas; there is no central topic. Paper is not required length. Title &/or visual missing.

Documentation Parenthetical documentation and Reference list APA style:

(author year) Two database articles

All quotations, summaries, paraphrases, and/or ideas from sources are clearly identified in text using APA style: (author year). All direct quotations labeled with [page # or para. #]. All references on list appear in paragraphs. Two (2) database articles included.

Some quotations, summaries and/or ideas from sources are identified in text using APA style: (author year). Most of the borrowed material is labeled with [page # or para. #] when needed. All references on list appear in paragraphs. Two (2) database articles included.

Few quotations, summaries and/or ideas from sources are identified in text. APA style is not used correctly. Not all references used. One (1) database article included.

Insufficient documentation and no attempt to follow APA style. Few or none of the references used. Database article is missing.

Writing/

Organization

Paragraphs

Transitions

Thesis statement clearly presents writer’s position and is last sentence of introduction. Body of essay is substantive, cohesive, and includes excellent transitions for progression of ideas and explanations. Conclusion is thoughtful.

Thesis statement presents writer’s position and is last sentence of introduction. Body of essay is adequate and has good transitions for progression of ideas and explanations. Conclusion was adequate.

Inadequate development and/or placement of thesis statement. Introduction, body, and conclusion are attempted. Body of essay has confused or disconnected ideas. Body paragraphs are too long/or too short.

No identifiable thesis statement. Introduction, body and conclusion are not clear. Body paragraphs do not communicate/ Writing is fragmented/ disorganized.

APA Format

Title Page &

Reference List Running Head, Times New Roman #12 Double Space

APA style format followed closely with one or two very minor errors.

APA style format followed for the most part with a few errors.

APA style format is attempted, but with many errors.

APA style format not followed. Title page (or) Reference list is missing.

Grammar/

Mechanics

Consistent standard English usage, spelling, and punctuation. Few/no errors.

Some errors, but none major, in usage, spelling, and/or punctuation.

Many errors in usage, spelling, and/or punctuation.

Distracting errors in usage, spelling, and/or punctuation.

Content ______ Documentation ______ Writing/Organization ______ APA Format/Reference Page ______ Grammar/Mechanics ______ Total Points ______ = Grade _______

Equivalent (45 points possible): A = 45 - 41 points B = 40 - 37 points C = 36 - 32 points D = 31 - 27 points F = 26 - 0