Developmental psychology

Emerging (20 pts)

Applying (30 pts)

Integrating (50 pts)

Innovating (60 pts)

Section 1

APA Format Bibliography, Writing, Tables

Background information is missing or contains major inaccuracies or information is accurate but irrelevant and disjointed to make its relevance clear.

Writer omits much needed background information or contains inaccuracies which detract from the major point of the paper. Information is overly narrow or general and therefore only partly relevant.

Background information may contain minor omissions or inaccuracies that do not detract from the major point of the paper, and it has the appropriate level of specificity to provide relevant context.

Information gather is completely accurate and has the level of specificity to provide concise, useful context and aid the reader’s understanding.

Section 2

Mechanics Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar

Sentences and paragraphs are difficult to read and understand due to poor grammar or mechanics.

The essay contains numerous grammatical and mechanical errors.

The essay contains minimal grammatical or mechanical errors.

The essay is clear and concise and contains no grammatical or mechanical errors.

Section 3

Package Presentation Professional, Polished

Presentation is lacking in organization. Delivery lacks interest and poorly educates the listeners.

Presentation is not organized, unclear, or presented in a manner that is difficult to follow or somewhat lacking in interest and relevance.

Presentation is clear and organized and presented in a manner that somewhat educates and/or interest others.

Presentation is clear, organized, practiced and carried out in an interesting manner that educates others about the topic.

Section 4

Bibliography Credible, Adequate

No bibliography is included.

Bibliography is incomplete or not in the proper format.

Bibliography is included but may have minor errors in format.

Complete bibliography is included in proper format

Section 5

Synthesis of results

No synthesis

Partial synthesis

Almost adequate

Explains meanings of articles taken together