Psychology Topic 6 Assignment
Article Interrogation - Rubric
Four Big Validities 30 points
Criteria Description
Demonstrate an ability to ask and evaluate answers about the four big validities
5. Target 30 points
Demonstration of an ability to ask and evaluate answers about the four big
validities is comprehensive and well-researched.
4. Acceptable 25.5 points
Demonstration of an ability to ask and evaluate answers about the four big
validities is thoughtful.
3. Approaching 22.5 points
Demonstration of an ability to ask and evaluate answers about the four big
validities is clear.
2. Insufficient 19.5 points
Demonstration of an ability to ask and evaluate answers about the four big
validities is vague and inconsistent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Does not demonstrate an ability to ask and evaluate answers about the four big
validities.
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Importance of Validities Depending on the Claim 25 points
Criteria Description
Describe which validities are most important depending on the claim
5. Target 25 points
Description of which validities are most important are well-researched and provide
relevant examples of validities and claims.
4. Acceptable 21.25 points
Description of which validities are most important are thoughtful and make
connections between the importance of validities and claims.
3. Approaching 18.75 points
Description of which validities are most important are clear and make some
connection to claims.
2. Insufficient 16.25 points
Description of which validities are most important are vague and inconsistent. Does
not make any connection between validities and claims.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Does not describe which validities are most important.
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Study's Methods and Results 25 points
Criteria Description
Analysis of the study's methods and results are accurate
5. Target 25 points
Analysis of the study's methods and results are accurate and well-researched.
Analysis provides references to support methods and results.
4. Acceptable 21.25 points
Analysis of the study's methods and results are accurate and make some
connections to research.
3. Approaching 18.75 points
Analysis of the study's methods and results are accurate and clear.
2. Insufficient 16.25 points
Analysis of the study's methods and results are vague and inconsistent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Analysis of the study's methods and results are missing.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 5 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable 4.25 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching 3.75 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 3.25 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 5 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target 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 4.25 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 3.75 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 3.25 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 4 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target 4 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable 3.4 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching 3 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient 2.6 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 4 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 4 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 3.4 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 3 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 2.6 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 2 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, for college, subject, and level; documents sources
using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment
and discipline.
5. Target 2 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 1.7 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 1.5 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 1.3 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 100 points
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