FOR PROF XAVIER
PSYC 341
Research Paper Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Points Possible |
Points Earned |
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Demonstrates a clear understanding of each of the required topics in the paper. The content clearly stays on topic, follows the outline, is well organized, research-based, meets and does not exceed the length requirements (8–10 pages). |
0 to 110 points |
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Title and abstract pages follow current APA format. |
0 to 10 points |
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Paper follows current APA format (header, headings, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, written in third person, etc.). |
0 to 30 points |
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Appropriate punctuation, spelling, paragraph, and sentence structure are used. |
0 to 10 points |
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Current APA citations used appropriately and formatted correctly throughout the paper; each citation in the body of the paper appears on the reference page.* |
0 to 25 points |
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The reference page adheres to current APA style; 10 or more scholarly references are used with at least 6 journal articles. Each reference published within the last 7 years. Each reference is cited in the body of the paper and appears on the reference page. |
0 to 25 points |
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Total |
/210 |
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Instructor’s Comments: |
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* If you do not include any in-text citations in this assignment, you will receive a zero for the assignment.