current events paper

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Title Page

0 to 4 points

· Running head is present and correct (i.e. Running head: ABBREVIATED TITLE).

· Page number and abbreviated title (2–3 words) are in the top right corner and present throughout paper.

· Full title is appropriate and in correct place (see current APA manual for good title content).

· Student name and school name are in the correct place (course number and student id are not necessary).

Abstract

0 to 4 points

· The abstract is 150–250 words and contains relevant content.

· The abstract is in current APA format (not indented, no references, double spaced, correct heading, etc.).

Assignment Content

0 to 51 points

· The assignment is grammatically correct (including sentence structure).

· The assignment is typographically correct.

· Text is written in a coherent, succinct manner.

· Points are presented with exceptional logic and insight.

· Points are supported by proper use of references (in-text citations present where necessary).

· Content is relevant in regards to—and sufficiently fulfills—assignment requirements:

· Section 1: Nature of Crisis

· Section 2: Steps for Alleviating Crisis

· Section 3: Teaching Coping Skills

· Section 4: Developing Resiliency

· Assignment is written in third person (except in sections where personal reflection may be appropriate).

· Assignment is 750–1000 words.

References

0 to 32 points

· Citations on the reference page match citations in text.

· The assignment contains a reference page free of errors (demonstrates knowledge of current APA format).

· References are from professional—primary—sources (using original sources).

· References are current (within 10 years, when applicable).

· Assignment includes at least 1 citation of the textbook and at least 1 citation from an outside source.

· Quotations are introduced (and are not used to start sentences). Long quotes are in the proper format and are not excessive.

· In-text citations are in current APA format (i.e. Smith & Jung, 2004, p. 123).

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

General APA

0 to 9 points

· One inch margins (on left and right sides).

· Headings are correct.

· There is not additional space between paragraphs.

· Proper indenting and paragraph length.

· Font size and style are correct (Times New Roman, 12-pt font).

· Proper presentation of numerals (numbers written up to nine, and numerals used for numbers 10 and up).

· Proper introduction, use, and presentation of abbreviations.

· Proper use of quotations, commas, italics, and other punctuation.

· Other miscellaneous current APA formatting items.

Total

/100

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