APA Writing

COMMUNICATION

Identifies the main idea or problem with numerous supporting details and examples that are organized logically and coherently.

Analysis

Uses specific inductive or deductive reasoning to make inferences regarding premises; addresses implications and consequences; identifies facts and relevant information correctly. Raises important questions relevant to the assigned topic in Comments section and answers them with evidence from professional sources.

Evaluation

Insightfully interprets data or information; identifies obvious as well as hidden assumptions, establishes credibility of sources on points other than authority alone, avoids fallacies in reasoning; distinguishes appropriate arguments from extraneous elements; provides sufficient logical support.

Synthesis

Insightfully relates concepts and ideas from multiple sources; uses new information to enhance chosen solution; recognizes missing information; correctly identifies potential effects of new information.

Reflection/Application

Identifies strengths and weaknesses in own thinking; recognizes personal assumptions, values, and perspectives, compares to others’, and evaluates them in the context of alternate points of view.

Sources & Citations

Excellent sources drawn from literature in the professional databases. Use of source information appropriately cited in APA style both in context of narrative and on Reference’s page(s).

Spelling & Grammar Usage

Writing mechanics, word usage, grammar, and spelling contain no errors. Student has used both Spell Check and Grammar Check and has proofread own work. Transitions are good; content is well thought out, well organized, and coherent.

APA Requirements

Length (max # pages) Reputable sources (peer reviewed) and derived from professional sources in ECC Library’s online databases (NO USE OF WIKIPEDIA OR OTHER NON-REPUTABLE ONLINE SOURCES.) Carefully cites borrowed material and all sources used in the paper appear in the References page. Minimal quotations used and paraphrasing is well developed.

Assignment Requirements

Demonstrates understanding of relative values of evidence by critically analyzing and questioning of published article.