Unit 1 Paraphasing Assignment (PST102 Fundamentals of Psychology II)

Evaluation Rubric for Paraphrasing Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient

Development Needed

Proficient Exemplary

0 – 23 points 24 – 31 points 32 - 35 points 36 – 40 points

Paraphrasing Content

Did not use paraphrasing. Quoted excessively or used word substitutions excessively. Included an excessive amount of extra information not found in original source.

Demonstrated adequate understanding of passage material. Used some paraphrasing. Some quoting present and/or used word substitution. Included some extra information not found in original source.

Demonstrated mastery of passage material. Incorporated good level of paraphrasing. A few word substitutions or extra information were included.

Demonstrated excellent mastery of passage essence. Incorporated excellent level of paraphrasing. Quotes, word substitutions, and extra information were not included.

0 – 11 points 12 – 15 points 16 – 17 points 18 - 20 points

Scholarly Source

Citations and/or reference were absent.

Citations and reference were present with many APA errors.

Citations and references were present with few APA errors.

Passage citations and reference were included and correct.

0 – 11 points 12 – 15 points 16 – 17 points 18 - 20 points

Structure and Flow

Flow is poor. Paragraphing is inappropriate. Transitions are minimal or absent. Significant redundancy is evident.

Flow is adequate. Paragraphs may be too long or too short. Transitions are minimal and redundancy is evident.

Flow is good. Paragraphing is mostly appropriate. Transitions are present and redundancies are minimal.

Flow is excellent. Paragraphing is clear and transitions are smooth and consistent. Inappropriate redundancies are absent.

0 – 11 points 12 – 15 points 16 – 17 points 18 - 20 points

Grammar and Spelling

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.

Numerous errors somewhat interfere with professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format is clear, professional, and error free.