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Research Paper Grading Template
The following template was designed for you , the student, in an attempt to provide a large amount of feedback for each of your assignments, more than could ever be hand written on any one assignment. You will see below all the areas that were objectively and thoroughly considered in the grading process, and how your performance was judged in each of these areas. Also, please notice that this is an additive, not subtractive method of grading. Therefore, instead of beginning with 100% and losing points for errors, students begin with 0% and earn points for the work they submit. The following template is a guideline for grading. The professor reserves the right to raise/lower a student’s final grade if it is believed template values have not credited assignment worth appropriately.
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Title Page |
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Running head is present and proper (i.e. Running head: ABBREVIATED TITLE) |
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Page # and abbreviated title (2-3 words) top R corner & present throughout paper |
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Full title is appropriate and in proper place (see APA for good title content) |
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Student name and school in proper place (course # and student id # not necessary) |
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Abstract |
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The abstract is of proper word length (150-250 word max), and of relevant content |
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Proper APA (not indented, no references, double spaced, correct heading, etc.) |
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Assignment Content (Content, even before references, worth approx 50% of grade) |
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The assignment is grammatically correct (including sentence structure) |
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The assignment is typographically correct |
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Text is written in a coherent, succinct manner |
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Points are presented with exceptional logic and insight |
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Points are supported by proper use of references (in text citations present where necessary) |
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Content is relevant in regards to—and sufficiently fulfills—assignment requirements Introduction (with research and hypothesis) Method (detailed and objective) Results (what was found) Discussion (relevance of data, restate hypothesis.)
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Assignment is written in 3rd person (except in sections where personal reflection may be appropriate) |
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Assignment is of proper length |
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References |
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Citations on the reference page match citations in text |
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The assignment contains a reference page free of errors (know APA well) |
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References are from professional—primary—sources (using original sources) |
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References are current (within 5 years, when applicable) |
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Assignment boasts at least required minimum number of references |
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Quotations are introduced (don’t start sentences), long quotes proper (& not excessive) |
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Proper presentation of in text citations (i.e. Smith & Jung, 2004, p. 123) |
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General APA |
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One inch margins (on L and R sides; don’t even/fix R margin) |
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Headings are correct |
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There is not additional space between paragraphs |
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Proper indenting and paragraph length |
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Font size and style are correct (Times New Roman, 12 point font) |
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Proper presentation of numerals (usually written up to nine, numerals 10 and up) |
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Proper introduction, use, and presentation of abbreviations |
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Proper use of quotations, commas, italics, and other punctuation |
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Other Miscellaneous APA |
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Additional Comments:
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