APA RESEARCH PAPER RUBRIC

GRADING SCALE:

10=Strong; 9=Moderately Strong; 8=Significantly Above Average;

7=Somewhat Above Average; 6=Slightly Above Average; 5=Average;

4=Slightly Below Average; 3=Significantly Below Average;

2=Moderately Weak; 1=Weak; 0=Nonexistent

CONTENT FORMAT:

The organization of the writing assignment is clear and easy to follow. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The paper is concise and well-written. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The content demonstrates an understanding of the topic and related concepts. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 General Content. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

APA FORMAT: Title page conforms to APA style. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Abstract page conforms to APA style. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Paraphrasing, short quotes and long quotes conform to APA style. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Reference page conforms to APA style. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 General APA style. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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TOTAL POINTS ______ OUT OF 100