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APA Research Paper Guidelines & Rubric
APA Research Paper Rubric (included in this document)
This rubric (see the following page) is a guide for how to successfully complete an APA research paper at the highest level of completion and success.
Grading Criteria
5% Introduction/Conclusion
35% Body of paper, including incorporation of all required elements as listed on the instruction sheet
for the Research Paper, as well as logical flow of ideas and progression of thoughts
5% Reference List: appropriate use of all the scholar sources, current, and relevant to the required elements as listed on the instruction sheet
5% Grammar, spelling, presentation, APA format (template was provided)
Part 2. Rubric for an APA Research Paper
Presentation: Length, Content, Organization, etc. | Level of Proficiency | |||
Criteria | Exemplary
(5 pts.) |
Accomplished
(4 – 3 pts.) |
Developing
(2 – 1 pts.) |
Beginning
(0 pts.) |
APA Format | ___ Entire paper is double-spaced with 1″ margins
___ 12 pt font, New Times Roman ___ Correct running head (header) with pagination ___ Title, name, school name centered and double-spaced (please also include course number and title, date and instructor’s name) ___ Length sufficient to properly develop written communication with respect to the main idea, subtopics, etc. (ca. 8-10 or perhaps a few more pages) |
___ Adheres to APA format but lacks 1-2 elements | ___ Adheres to a smaller number APA elements | ___ Does not adhere APA elements |
Assignment Submission | ___ Paper is submitted in electronic format (MS Word)
___ Electronic file has correct file name protocol |
___ Paper is submitted in electronic format (MS Word) only | ___ Paper is submitted in incorrect electronic format only | ___ Paper is neither submitted in correct electronic format or with correct file name |
Introduction | ___ Approximately one paragraph, addressing the topic and a main idea
___ Includes thesis statement |
___ Of variable length, identifying a topic
___ Includes thesis statement that may not comprise a topic and an assertion |
___ Introduction present but incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable | ___ No introduction |
Body | ___ Generally of three elements (of from one to several paragraphs each)
___ Each element supports and develops the main idea (subpoints) ___ Each paragraph contains a clear topic sentence (and also logically leads to the next paragraph) |
___ Less than three elements (of from one to several paragraphs each)
___ Not all elements support and develop the main idea ___ Not all paragraphs contain a clear topic sentence (and also logically leads to the next paragraph) |
___Body present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable | ___ No body |
Conclusion | ___ Typically one paragraph (or may be more)
___ Summarizes the body and concludes the paper ___ Contains restatement of the main idea (or thesis statement), summarize subpoints and leaves the reader with an interesting final impression |
___ Less than one paragraph
___ Summarizes the body incompletely with weak conclusion ___ Contains less than the following: restatement of the main idea (or thesis statement), summarize subpoints and leaves the reader with an interesting final impression
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___Conclusion present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable | ___ No conclusion |
Other Considerations | ___ Contains factual support for the purpose
___ Avoids ambiguity in discussion of methods, results or interpretations ___ Is clear and concise ___ Is developed logically ___ Main points are emphasized and auxiliary or background information is kept in proper perspective
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___ Relatively complete but does not address all points indicated in the presentation guidelines | ___ Incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable | ___ Fully lacking in all aspects |
Attribution | ___ All sources properly attributed, no plagiarism, paraphrasing and direct quotes where appropriate
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___ Sources properly attributed, contains plagiarism (<30 %) | ___ Attribution present but significantly incomplete, papers contains plagiarism (<30%) | ___ No attribution
___ Contains plagiarism (>30%) |
References & Citations | ___ References on separate titled page (centered)
___ In correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Listed alphabetically ___ Hanging indent ___ Minimum of four credible, accurate and appropriate sources ___ Each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references ___ All citations complete and correctly applied |
___ References on separate titled page (centered)
___ Not all in correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Less than the following (listed alphabetically; hanging indent; minimum of four credible, accurate and appropriate sources; each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references, citations complete and correct) |
___References present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable | ___ No references |
Style | ___ Academically appropriate (formal without being “wordy” or involving affectation (unnatural or artificial expression meant simply to impress)
___ Free of slang, contractions, personal pronouns, “you” ___ Variety of sentence structures ___ Fluency of expression in writing |
___ Generally academically appropriate as described | ___ Minimally academically appropriate as described | ___ Not academically appropriate |
Writing Mechanics (standard grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage) | ___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools
___ Assignment is also checked visually for errors not detected electronically ___ Syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, mechanics, organization, and clarity are at the highest level |
___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools
___ Few to several issues with writing mechanics |
___ Assignment shows evidence of minimal review for spelling and grammar errors
___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics |
___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics and no evidence of review |
Editorial Review | Level of Proficiency | |||
Preparation & Revision | ___ Paper submitted for editorial review with all necessary revisions completed prior to presentation | ___ Most elements of editorial review addressed | ___ Few elements of editorial review addressed | ___ No editorial review |
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