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Grading Criteria

Points

Possible

Exceeds Expectations/ Superior Work

Meets Expectations/

Excellent

Needs Work to Meet Full Expectations/ Fair

Not Addressed/

Very Incomplete

Points Earned

Mechanics

Spelling, Grammar, & Organization

4

4

No errors in spelling or grammar. Well organized.

2-3

Multiple errors in spelling or grammar and/or needs better organization.

0-1

Frequent errors in grammar/spelling or poor organization.

APA, Format, Citations & References

5

5

In text citations and references properly formatted.

4

In text citations and references mostly formatted and placed correctly.

2-3

Lacks in text citations, improper placement. Lacks references. OR

0-1

No references/citations or severe lack of citations. Lack of citing/referencing factual material can result in a 0 on assignment.

2+ References Used

5

5

Used more than 2 peer reviewed journal articles from Baker Library to develop content areas below.

4

2 peer reviewed journal articles from Baker Library used to develop content areas below.

2-3

2 or more sources used, but both are not clearly peer reviewed journal articles.

0-1

Did not use two or more scholarly sources to complete assignment.

Content

Discussed the research methods used in the two peer reviewed journal articles related to the blog topic.

16

15-16

Comprehensive discussion of research methods used in both journal article. Demonstrates a clear understanding of research methods and concepts discussed. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and evidence of integration/ application of concepts.

13-14

Provided discussion of research methods used in both journal article. Demonstrates understanding of most concepts and research methods discussed. Included some support from source information and some student discussion. Needed additional detail to be comprehensive.

8-12

Partial summary and discussion of research methods used in journal articles selected. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needed more detail, development, or source support. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support.

0-7

Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.

Examined the ethical issues that would need to be considered in each type of research.

15

15

Comprehensive discussion of ethical issues related to research using journal articles selected as base of discussion. Demonstrates a clear understanding of all concepts discussed. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and evidence of integration/ application of concepts.

12-14

Discussed ethical issues related to research. Included some support from source information and some student discussion to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. Needed additional detail to be comprehensive.

8-11

Partially discussion of ethical issues related to research. Needed more detail, development or source support. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support.

0-7

Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.

Discussed how results could advance the field of social psychology, including who might use the information and how the results could be applied to real life settings.

15

15

Comprehensive discussion of how results of research could be applied. Demonstrates a clear understanding of all concepts discussed. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and evidence of integration/ application of concepts.

12-14

Discussed how results of research could be applied. Included some support from source information and some student discussion to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. Needed additional detail to be comprehensive.

8-11

Partially discussion of how results of research could be applied Needed more detail, development or source support. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support.

0-7

Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.

Total Points

60

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