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Content and Organization  70 Percent (140 points)

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Social Psychology Definition Paper Rubric 

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

· Social Psychology Defined Using Book/Outside Resources

· Compares Social Psychology to Other Fields in a way which shows understanding of other fields and Social Psychology

· Explains Research in Social Psychology

· Thorough understanding of the Discipline of Social Psychology Shown

· Assignment a minimum of 1400 words long, formatted appropriately in APA format.

· Explains thoroughly a major experiment (Milgram, Asch, Zimbardo or Sherif) and the importance of the experiment.

· Peer reviewed (journal article – not a website) article reviewed from the library about recent research.

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

· Week one readings used in a substantive way

· Paper maintains structure and order and does not bounce around from subject to subject.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Readability and Style  15 Percent (30 points)

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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics 15 Percent (30 points)

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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

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Points Possible: 200 points possible

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