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research_paper_final_research_paper_submission_grading_rubric-2.docResearch Paper – Final Research Paper Submission Grading Rubric
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Title Page |
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Running head is present, correct, and present throughout paper (ex. Running head: ABBREVIATED TITLE). |
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Page number is in the top R corner and present throughout paper. |
2 |
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Full title is appropriate and in proper place (see current APA for good title content). |
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Student name and school are in the proper place (course number, date, and Student ID number are not included). |
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Abstract |
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The abstract is of proper word length (150–250 word max), and of relevant content. |
6 |
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Formatted to current APA (not indented, no reference, double-spaced, correct heading, etc.). |
4 |
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Assignment Content |
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The assignment is grammatically correct (including sentence structure). |
15 |
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8 |
The assignment is typographically correct. |
5 |
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9 |
Text is written in a coherent, succinct manner. |
5 |
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10 |
Points are presented with exceptional logic and insight, and supported by research. |
10 |
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Content is relevant, sufficiently fulfills assignment requirements, and adequately addresses the topic. |
20 |
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12 |
Headings are correct; separate headings are used to organize major points. |
10 |
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Assignment is written in 3rd person (i.e. do not use personal pronouns “I”, “you”, we”, etc.). |
15 |
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14 |
Assignment is of proper length: 8–10 pages (not including title page, abstract, and reference pages). |
15 |
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Assignment utilizes at least the required number of professional sources. |
15 |
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References |
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Citations on the reference page match citations in-text. |
10 |
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The assignment contains a reference page free of errors (know current APA well). |
10 |
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References are from professional and scholarly—primary—sources (using original sources), and written within the last 10 years. |
15 |
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19 |
Quotations are introduced (but do not start sentences), long quotes in proper format (and not excessive). |
5 |
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20 |
Proper in-text citations are present. (presentation; i.e. Smith, 2011, p. 123) |
10 |
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General APA |
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1-inch margins (on L and R sides; do not even/fix R margin) |
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There is not additional space between paragraphs. |
2 |
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Proper indenting and paragraph length. |
3 |
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24 |
Font size and style are correct (Times New Roman, 12-point font). |
3 |
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25 |
Proper presentation of numerals (usually written up to nine, numerals 10 and up). |
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26 |
Proper introduction, use, and presentation of abbreviations. |
1 |
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27 |
Proper use of quotations, commas, italics, and other punctuation. |
3 |
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28 |
Other miscellaneous current APA issues. |
5 |
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Total |
200 |
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Instructor’s Comments: |
