hessay

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

Body of Paper Length = 3+ pages

4

4

Exceeded minimum length with content to develop paper.

3

Met or slightly exceeded minimum length. Minor content may have been off topic.

2

Did not meet minimum length or some content may have been off topic.

0-1

Did not meet minimum length or significant length was not on topic.

Spelling, Grammar, & Organization

4

4

No errors in spelling or grammar. Well organized.

3

No or few significant errors in spelling or grammar. Quite well organized.

2

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

0-1

Frequent errors in grammar/spelling or poor organization.

APA formatted paper: Title Page, Headings, Font = 12 pt Times New Roman, double spaced, 1 “ margins

4

4

All elements of paper formatted per APA and the specifications in the project directions.

3

Most elements of paper formatted per APA and the specifications in the project directions.

2

Some elements of paper formatted per APA and the specifications in the project directions.

0-1

Few elements of paper formatted per APA and the specifications in the project directions.

APA Citations & References

4

4

In text citations and references properly placed and formatted.

3

In text citations and references mostly formatted and placed correctly.

2

Lacks in text citations, improper placement. Lacks references. OR Needs improvement in overall formatting.

0-1

No references/citations or severe lack of citations. Not APA format. Lack of all citing/referencing can result in a 0 on assignment.

3+ References Used

4

4

More than 3 scholarly, credible resources used in addition to or in lieu of the text to develop content areas below.

3

3 scholarly resources used to develop content areas below. One of these sources is text.

2

3 sources used, but not all are clearly scholarly, credible resources.

0-1

Did not use 3 or more sources to complete assignment.

Content

Introduction & Conclusion

10

10

Developed introduction (thesis statement & established paper topics). Conclusion wraps up paper & has evidence of critical thinking.

8-9

Good introduction that established most topics. Conclusion wraps up paper well.

5-7

Partially developed introduction and/or conclusion. Needed more detail and development.

0-4

Significant content missing or is missing an introduction or conclusion.

Examination of the processes of attraction, intimacy, love, and healthy interpersonal relationships; including the development of intimate relationships across genders.

20

19-20

Comprehensive examination of processes of attraction, intimacy and healthy interpersonal relationships. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts.

16-18

Examination of processes of attraction, intimacy and healthy interpersonal relationships. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts.

10-15

Partial examination of processes of attraction, intimacy and healthy interpersonal relationships. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but lacks sufficient source support.

0-9

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

Review of current research, theories, and models related to the topics using multiple scholarly sources.

15

14-15

Full review of current research, psychological theories and models related to topics from multiple scholarly sources. Fully supported with source information.

12-13

Full review of current research, psychological theories and models related to topics from multiple scholarly sources. Has some support from sources.

9-11

Partial review of current research, psychological theories and models related to topics from multiple scholarly sources. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. May have basic response from sources to address area.

0-8

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

Apply content to field observations and media examples. Analyze field observations and media examples as they pertain to the research, theories, and terms used within human sexuality.

15

14-15

Comprehensive application of content from literature to field and media examples. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts.

12-13

Application of content from literature to field and media examples Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts.

9-11

Partial application of content from literature to field and media examples. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but lacks sufficient source support.

0-8

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

Total Points

80

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