Research

APA Paper Format Rubric Student Name/Group #:_____________ 1 2 3 4

Title Page: Title page in APA format.

Missing cover page. Title page contains one of the

requirements and is not in APA format.

Title page contains two of the requirements

and is not in APA format.

Student has an appropriate title page, completed in APA format.

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Introduction: Contains a

clear purpose of writing to inform the

reader.

Weak/no introduction of topic.

Paper’s purpose is unclear. Thesis/topic is weak or

missing.

Basic introduction that states topic but lacks interest. Thesis/topic is

somewhat clear and arguable

Proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic. Thesis/topic is clear and arguable statement of position.

Exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic. Thesis/topic is exceptionally clear, well-developed, and a definitive

statement.

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Body: The paper

will have at least three main points

with supporting evidence to back up the

points.

Information has little or nothing to do with thesis.

It is weak or no connection to the thesis. References are not cited correctly.

Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are

given. Shows a limited variety of sources. References are not cited

correctly.

Information relates to the main topic. Paper is well-

researched in detail with appropriate

sources (including 3 peer-reviewed articles).

References are correctly cited.

Paper is exceptionally researched, contains appropriate sources

(including peer reviewed articles); the sources support the thesis argument in a logical manner. References are correctly cited.

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Conclusion: Conclusion

clearly developed.

Lacks summary or no conclusion. Multiple errors in grammar and does not

follow APA format.

Basic summary of topic with some final concluding ideas, some errors in

grammar and APA guideline errors

Good summary of topic with clear concluding

ideas with errors in APA.

Excellent summary of thesis argument with concluding ideas

that impact reader. No APA errors. ____

Reference Page:

Minimum of 3 different references

and all references are in APA format, no later than 5 years old.

Student does not have a reference page.

The paper contains only one reference, and it is not in APA format.

Paper contains only two references and/or

they are not referenced in APA format.

Student has a minimum of 3 different references and all

references are in APA format throughout the paper.

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Writing

Does not meet the criteria for the assignment (too short or incomplete, too long, and/or completely

off-topic). Reference, citations and

Many ideas require clarification, are off-topic or have little relevance to the assignment. Many grammatical

and/or spelling errors; very challenging to read, poor writing flow. Improper references and/or

citations section.

Most ideas are stated clearly and are related to the topic, with only

minor grammatical and/or spelling errors. References, citations

and images are adequate.

Writing is clear and relevant, with no grammatical and/or spelling

errors – polished and professional. Reference, citations and images are

properly formatted.

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