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PSY 225 Short Paper Case Study Guidelines and Rubric
What to Submit
Short papers should use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited in APA format. Page-length requirements: 1–2 pages.
Short Paper Case Study Rubric
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Criteria |
Exceeds Expectations (100%) |
Meets Expectations (85%) |
Partially Meets Expectations (55%) |
Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) |
Value |
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Main Elements |
Includes all of the main elements and requirements and cites multiple examples to illustrate each element |
Includes most of the main elements and requirements and cites many examples to illustrate each element |
Includes some of the main elements and requirements |
Does not include any of the main elements and requirements |
25 |
|
Inquiry and Analysis |
Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of multiple concepts |
Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of some concepts |
Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of minimal concepts |
Does not provide in-depth analysis |
20 |
|
Integration and Application |
All of the course concepts are correctly applied |
Most of the course concepts are correctly applied |
Some of the course concepts are correctly applied |
Does not correctly apply any of the course concepts |
10 |
|
Critical Thinking |
Draws insightful conclusions that are thoroughly defended with evidence and examples |
Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence |
Draws logical conclusions, but does not defend with evidence |
Does not draw logical conclusions |
20 |
|
Research |
Incorporates many scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research |
Incorporates some scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research |
Incorporates very few scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research |
Does not incorporate scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research |
15 |
|
Clear Communication |
Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding |
Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience |
Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding |
Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication |
10 |
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100% |