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Abnormal Psychology Research Paper Outline - Rubric

Topic/Proposed Title 4 points

Criteria Description

List the approved topic/proposed title.

5. Target 4 points

The worksheet expertly lists the approved topic/proposed title.

4. Acceptable 3.4 points

The worksheet clearly lists the approved topic/proposed title.

3. Approaching 3 points

The worksheet adequately lists the approved topic/proposed title.

2. Insufficient 2.6 points

The worksheet inadequately lists the approved topic/proposed title.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely lists the approved topic/proposed title.

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Introduction 6 points

Criteria Description

Provide an introduction (including proposed hook, background, purpose, and thesis).

5. Target 6 points

The worksheet expertly provides an introduction.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The worksheet clearly provides an introduction.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

The worksheet adequately provides an introduction.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

The worksheet inadequately provides an introduction.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely provides an introduction.

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Comprehensive Explanation 6 points

Criteria Description

Provide a comprehensive explanation of the selected subject (e.g., clinical definition,

background information).

5. Target 6 points

The worksheet expertly provides a comprehensive explanation of the selected

subject.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The worksheet clearly provides a comprehensive explanation of the selected

subject.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

The worksheet adequately provides a comprehensive explanation of the selected

subject.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

The worksheet inadequately provides a comprehensive explanation of the selected

subject.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely provides a comprehensive explanation of the

selected subject.

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Societal and/or Cultural Implications 6 points

Criteria Description

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

5. Target 6 points

The worksheet expertly addresses the societal and/or cultural implications of the

chosen subject

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The worksheet clearly addresses the societal and/or cultural implications of the

chosen subject.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

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

chosen subject.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

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

the chosen subject.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely addresses the societal and/or cultural

implications of the chosen subject.

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Models of Abnormality 6 points

Criteria Description

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

5. Target 6 points

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

of abnormality.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

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

of abnormality.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

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

models of abnormality.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

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

models of abnormality.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

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

more models of abnormality.

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Scholarly Articles 4 points

Criteria Description

Support the subtopics with three to six scholarly articles.

5. Target 4 points

The worksheet includes quality, well-researched scholarly sources to support the

assignment.

4. Acceptable 3.4 points

The worksheet includes sound scholarly sources to support the assignment.

3. Approaching 3 points

The worksheet includes adequate scholarly sources to support the assignment.

2. Insufficient 2.6 points

The worksheet includes inadequate scholarly sources to support the assignment.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits a minimum of three to six scholarly sources to support the

assignment.

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Conclusion 6 points

Criteria Description

Provide a conclusion (including re-statement of thesis).

5. Target 6 points

The worksheet expertly provides a conclusion.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The worksheet clearly provides a conclusion.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

The worksheet adequately provides a conclusion.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

The worksheet inadequately provides a conclusion.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely provides a conclusion.

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Mechanics of Writing 2 points

Criteria Description

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

structure, etc.

5. Target 2 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 1.7 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 1.5 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 1.3 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.

Total 40 points

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