3-5 page paper. APA FORMAT

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Excellent

Good

Adequate

Needs Improvement

Unsatisfactory

Coverage of Required Elements

All 10 required elements of the write-up are included. All elements are fully-developed

5 Points

8-9 required elements of the write-up are included or some elements are not fully developed.

4 Points

6-7 required elements of the write-up are included or many elements lack significant content or development.

3 Points

5 required elements of the write-up are included. It is apparent observation was inadequate to address the required elements of the assignment.

2 Points

Fewer than 5 required elements of the write-up are included. Most elements of the paper are not developed and lack content. Observation inadequate to complete assignment.

1 Point

Descriptions

The student describes the adolescents, the conditions of observation, the adolescents’ developmental skills or behaviors as outlined in the required elements. The descriptions are exceptionally clear and insightful.

15 Points

The student describes the adolescents, the conditions of observation, the adolescents’ developmental skills or behaviors as outlined in the required elements. The description is generally clear and insightful.

12 Points

The student describes the adolescents, the conditions of observation, the adolescents’ developmental skills or behaviors as outlined in the required elements. The description is generally clear, but does not demonstrate particular insight.

9 Points

The student fails to meet one or more of the criteria outlined in the assignment handout. Otherwise, the description is generally clear, but not particularly insightful

7 Points

The student fails to meet more than one of the criteria outlined in the assignment handout. The description is generally unclear and not particularly insightful.

5 Points

Links with Course and Academic Material

The student demonstrates remarkable understanding of and insight into course materials. Student flawlessly integrates descriptions with linkages to course concepts and other scholarly material. At least two academic, peer-reviewed sources are used.

15 Points

The student demonstrates very good understanding of and insight into course materials. Student competently integrates description with linkages to course concepts and other scholarly material. One academic, peer-reviewed source was used.

12 Points

The student generally demonstrates good understanding of and insight into course materials. Student draws upon some relevant sources, though not always the most appropriate ones.

9 Points

The student demonstrates shallow understanding of and insight into course materials. Student makes on sporadic reference to relevant concepts and sources and often not the most appropriate ones.

7 Points

The student demonstrates little understanding of and insight into course materials. Student makes only vague and often incorrect reference to course concepts.

5 Points

Writing Mechanics

The paper contains no (or very few) errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation, or sentence structure. The style and organization are exceptionally clear

10 Points

The paper contains very few errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation, or sentence structure. The style and organization are clear.

8 Points

The paper contains a few errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation, or sentence structure. The style and organization are generally clear, with some lapses.

7 Points

The paper contains multiple errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation, or sentence structure. The style and organization do not meet college-level standards.

6 Points

The paper contains extensive errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation, or sentence structure. The style and organization do not meet college-level standards.

4 Points

APA Format

APA format is used accurately and consistently in the paper and on the “References” page

5 Points

APA format is used. There are minor errors in in-text citations and/or in the “References” page

4 Points

APA format is attempted. There are significant errors in APA format throughout.

3 Points

Format of in-text citations and the “References” page is not recognizable as APA

2 Points

Paper is completely lacking in-text citations and/or a “References” page

0 Points