Research Paper: a 3-5 page paper (a cover page needs to be included, but does not count towards the page count) on a research topic pertaining to mass communication.

APA Writing Rubric (1)

APA Writing Rubric (1)

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Title Page

4.0 pts

Unacceptable

.None present.

6.0 pts

Substandard

Title page included, but is missing information (ie: header and page numbering at top right, running head, title of paper, student’s name, college name double-spaced, etc.)

10.0 pts

Satisfactory

Title page included with all necessary components, with exception of running head. (ie: header and page numbering at top right, running head, title of paper, student’s name, college name double-spaced, etc.)

15.0 pts

Exceptional

Title Page contains all parts and correct format. (ie: header and page numbering at top right, running head, title of paper, student’s name, college name double-spaced, etc.)

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Reference Page

4.0 pts

Unacceptable

Reference page contains no scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided.

6.0 pts

Substandard

References page contains one scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.

10.0 pts

Satisfactory

Reference page contains: one scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.

15.0 pts

Exceptional

Reference page contains more than required scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Paper Length

0.0 pts

Unacceptable

Less than required minimum pages. correct margins, Times New Roman 12-point font not used and not double-spaced.

2.0 pts

Substandard

Full page minimum not met, correct margins, double-spaced, but Times New Roman 12-point font not used.

4.0 pts

Satisfactory

Page minimum met, correct margins, double-spaced, but Times New Roman 12-point font not used.

6.0 pts

Exceptional

Page requirement met with correct margins, double-spacing, Times New Roman font type or 12-point size used.

6.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sentence Structure and Grammar

8.0 pts

Unacceptable

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

20.0 pts

Substandard

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

25.0 pts

Satisfactory

Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.

30.0 pts

Exceptional

Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome grid.row2.label

4.0 pts

Unacceptable

Information is not organized into paragraphs with introductory sentences, details or concluding sentences.

6.0 pts

Substandard

Information is organized into paragraphs but not detailed. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, with at least 1 detail and a concluding sentence.

10.0 pts

Satisfactory

Information is organized in well-constructed paragraphs. Each paragraph has an introductory sentence, at least 2 details and a concluding sentence.

15.0 pts

Exceptional

Information is very organized in well- constructed parapraphs with an introductory sentence, at least 3 details and a concluding sentence.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction, Content and Discussion

15.0 pts

Unacceptable

Paragraph does not introduce topic. Major points are addressed but not well supported or discussed.

20.0 pts

Substandard

The reader is introduced to the topic. Content is accurate and mostly complete.

30.0 pts

Satisfactory

The reader is introduced to the topic. Major points need to be stated more clearly and be better supported.

40.0 pts

Exceptional

The reader is introduced to the topic. Great use of background information. Purpose of the writing is clear.

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion, Ideas and Content

4.0 pts

Unacceptable

Information has little to do with the main topic. Analyses are not well organized or clear. Offered no personal analysis.

8.0 pts

Substandard

Infomation clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Personal analysis followed script from the text book or source material.

10.0 pts

Satisfactory

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be.

12.0 pts

Exceptional

Provides exceptional and thought provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.

12.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome In-Text Citations

4.0 pts

Unacceptable

No APA style in-text citations used throughout document.

8.0 pts

Substandard

Limited or no APA style in-text citations used throughout document

10.0 pts

Satisfactory

Some APA style in-text citations used in the document.

12.0 pts

Exceptional

APA style in-text citations used throughout document.

12.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Paragraph Length

0.0 pts

Unacceptable

Paragraphs are less than 4 sentences or there are no paragraphs breaks.

2.0 pts

Substandard

Paragraphs are minimum 4 sentences.

4.0 pts

Satisfactory

Paragraphs are more than 10 sentences.

5.0 pts

Exceptional

Paragraphs are minimum 4 sentences, but less than 8.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 150.0

 

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