RESEARCH PAPER GRADING CRITERIA

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Evaluation Criteria

  1. Includes a self-reflection of this assignment.
  2. Provides a clearly stated purpose for writing the paper.
  3. Provides a very good rationale for the principles discussed.
  4. Provides understanding of the principles behind the technique and/or activity(ies) explored in the paper.
  5. Provides organization and perception of important details in the description of the technique and / or activity(ies).
  6. Is neatly typed (including page numbers. NOTE: APA page numbers appear in the upper-right corner of the page.)*
  7. Carefully edited for grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.*
  8. Follows APA format throughout the paper (headings, citations, references, etc.).*
  9. Appropriate length (15 pages maximum, 12 minimum)*

* No paper with problems in these areas will receive a grade higher than an A-.

NOTE: Please do not put the paper in a folder or binder. Staple this grading sheet to the top of your paper.

Grading

93-100 points: Exceptionally well written paper. Very good review of the literature. Strong organization of material. Meets all the above criteria.
82-92 points: Very good paper. Perhaps a weak in the review of literature or study design or lacking in organization. Lacking in a few of the above areas.
72-81 points: Adequately prepared paper. Needs more development in the ideas. Deficient in several of the above areas.
0-71 points: Less than satisfactory paper. Deficient in most of the above areas.

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