Research Paper

RESEARCH PAPER RUBRIC

Points Earned:

APA Style (0-40 pts): Abstract (0-5pts): ____

Citations (0-10pts): ____

Cover Page (0-5pts): ____

Running Head (0-5pts): ____

Page Numbers (0-5 pts): ____

Reference Page (0-10pts): ____

Grammar/Spelling (0-15 pts): _____

Organization/Style (0-15 pts): _____

Quality of Information (0-30 pts): _____

 Supported by relevant/legitimate sources

 Information not found in the textbook

 Current research (No more than 15 years old)

Total Points Earned: _____

Deductions:

References (3 needed, -5 per missing reference): _____

Pages (5 needed, -10 per missing page): ____

Similar to presentation (-20): ____

Little/no attempt at APA style (-10): ____

Inappropriate Topic (-50): ____

Total Deductions: ______

Final Paper Grade: _____