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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	___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	___ 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	___ 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