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Notice: Anything below Proficient in Section 1 will need revision. The instructor will notify you if the revisions are to be made in the next draft or need to be made immediately. The instructor will provide specific help for the revision process. | ||||
Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Unacceptable |
Third person point of view throughout. Hint: | Third person point of view used throughout, no use of first or second person pronouns. | A few instances of first person point of view or first/second person pronouns. Minor revisions needed. | Many uses of first or second person pronouns. Revision is needed. | Written in first person or a mix of first/second/third person. Revision is required. |
Proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Hint: | Excellence in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Sentences are not too long and are complete sentences. | Few errors in grammar, spelling, or sentence structure. Minor revisions needed. | Many errors in grammar and spelling. Appears that grammar and spell check were not used. Incomplete or run-on sentences throughout the work. Revision is needed. | Work is difficult to comprehend because of grammar and spelling errors or there are many incomplete or run-on sentences. Revision is required. |
Proper paragraph structure with a topic sentence and detail sentences which flow directly from the topic sentence. | All paragraphs have a topic sentence. Detail sentences flesh out the information from the topic sentence in the order introduced in the topic sentence. End of paragraph leads into the next topic. | Nearly all paragraphs have a topic sentence and detail sentences which flesh out the topic. Some paragraphs do not flesh out the topic in the order introduced in the topic sentence. Minor revisions needed as marked. | Many paragraphs lack a topic sentence or the detail sentences do not flow from the topic sentence. Detail sentences do not follow the order introduced in the topic sentence. Work is hard to follow because of paragraph structure. Revision is needed. | Paragraphs are hard to follow and the writing does not flow because of the lack of structure. Revision is required. |
Transition statements connecting paragraph to paragraph and section to section. Hint: | The writing flows from section to section and from paragraph to paragraph seamlessly with transition statements creating the flow. The reader experiences no interruption to the flow and understands how each concept or topic connects to the previous one. | Most of the writing uses transition statements well so the writing flows from section to section and paragraph to paragraph. There are some places where the reader doesn't understand how the previous concept or topic connects to the current one. Minor revisions needed. | Much of the writing lacks transition statements which connect one section to another or one paragraph to the next. The writing is choppy and the reader doesn't understand how we got to the current topic or concept from the previous one. Revision is needed. | Writing is very choppy. There are few to no transition statements which connect the ideas in the work. Revision is required. |
Citations to research articles throughout the work. | Research is cited appropriately throughout the work. Citations appear wherever they are appropriate even mid-sentence. | Research is cited appropriately in the work but there should be more citation of research. Citations appear wherever they are appropriate even mid-sentence. Minor revision is needed. | Research is not cited often and citations appear only at the end of sentences or paragraphs. More citations are needed to support the writing and/or citations should be made throughout the sentence. Revision is needed. | There are few to no citations in the work or the citations are done incorrectly so that it is not clear what work is being cited. Citations are only placed at the ends of sentences or paragraphs. Revision is required. |
Citations and references follow APA formatting guidelines. | Even at the Exemplary level there may be some minor (easily corrected) errors in formatting, APA can be confusing. At this level the majority of formatting is correctly done per APA 6th edition. | Some minor (easily corrected) and a few major errors in formatting of citations and references occurred. Minor revision and review of APA is needed. | Major errors in formatting of citations and references seen such as use of MLA or Chicago style instead of APA formatting or a mix of various formatting styles. Revision is needed. | Serious errors in APA formatting of citations and references present or the citations or references are missing from the work. Revision is required. |
Referenced articles are research-oriented rather than mainstream media. Hint: | Referenced works are peer-reviewed or authoritative research articles which have an author(s). Wikipedia, Dictionary.com, and mainstream news articles have not been used in the references and citations. | Nearly all referenced works are peer-reviewed, authoritative sources which have an author(s). Wikipedia, Dictionary.com, and mainstream news articles have not been used in the references or citations. | Some of the referenced works have no author or are from non peer-reviewed or authoritative sources. Time needs to be spent in the online library databases gathering research articles. Revision is needed. | There are few authoritative or peer-reviewed resources in the References list. Time needs to be spent in the online library databases gathering research articles. Revision is required. |
Formatting of the paper follows APA guidelines including: 1 inch margins on all sides, double-spacing with no extra white space before or after headings or paragraphs, 12 point serif font (Times New Roman, for example, is serif), title page for every assignment that follows APA (no special styles) and is centered vertically and horizontally. | APA formatting guidelines followed extremely well! | A few minor changes are needed as noted by the instructor. If you need help with how to make the changes (meaning… if you need help getting Word to MIND), contact the instructor! | Lots of basic formatting needs to be corrected as noted by the instructor. If you need help with how to make the changes (meaning… if you need help getting Word to MIND), contact the instructor! | Formatting needs a lot of work, instructor has noted what needs to be fixed. If you need help with how to make the changes (meaning… if you need help getting Word to MIND), contact the instructor! |
Section 2 - Specific expectations for this assignment | ||||
This section would be customized with criteria for each specific assignment. Some of the above criteria may be deleted depending on the type of assignment. For example, a problem statement written early in the course likely will not have citations and references yet. Those criteria from Section 1 can be deleted. |
The start of the semester is the perfect time to learn how to create and format APA Style student papers. This article walks through the formatting steps needed to create an APA Style student paper, starting with a basic setup that applies to the entire paper (margins, font, line spacing, paragraph alignment and indentation, and page headers). It then covers formatting for the major sections of a student paper: the title page, the text, tables and figures, and the reference list. Finally, it concludes by describing how to organize student papers and ways to improve their quality and presentation.
The guidelines for student paper setup are described and shown using annotated diagrams in the Student Paper Setup Guide (PDF, 3.40MB) and the A Step-by-Step Guide to APA Style Student Papers webinar . Chapter 1 of the Concise Guide to APA Style and Chapter 2 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association describe the elements, format, and organization for student papers. Tables and figures are covered in Chapter 7 of both books. Information on paper format and tables and figures and a full sample student paper are also available on the APA Style website.
The guidelines for basic setup apply to the entire paper. Perform these steps when you first open your document, and then you do not have to worry about them again while writing your paper. Because these are general aspects of paper formatting, they apply to all APA Style papers, student or professional. Students should always check with their assigning instructor or institution for specific guidelines for their papers, which may be different than or in addition to APA Style guidelines.
Seventh edition APA Style was designed with modern word-processing programs in mind. Most default settings in programs such as Academic Writer, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs already comply with APA Style. This means that, for most paper elements, you do not have to make any changes to the default settings of your word-processing program. However, you may need to make a few adjustments before you begin writing.
Use 1-in. margins on all sides of the page (top, bottom, left, and right). This is usually how papers are automatically set.
Use a legible font. The default font of your word-processing program is acceptable. Many sans serif and serif fonts can be used in APA Style, including 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, 12-point Times New Roman, and 11-point Georgia. You can also use other fonts described on the font page of the website.
Double-space the entire paper including the title page, block quotations, and the reference list. This is something you usually must set using the paragraph function of your word-processing program. But once you do, you will not have to change the spacing for the entirety of your paper–just double-space everything. Do not add blank lines before or after headings. Do not add extra spacing between paragraphs. For paper sections with different line spacing, see the line spacing page.
Align all paragraphs of text in the body of your paper to the left margin. Leave the right margin ragged. Do not use full justification. Indent the first line of every paragraph of text 0.5-in. using the tab key or the paragraph-formatting function of your word-processing program. For paper sections with different alignment and indentation, see the paragraph alignment and indentation page.
Put a page number in the top right of every page header , including the title page, starting with page number 1. Use the automatic page-numbering function of your word-processing program to insert the page number in the top right corner; do not type the page numbers manually. The page number is the same font and font size as the text of your paper. Student papers do not require a running head on any page, unless specifically requested by the instructor.
Title page elements.
APA Style has two title page formats: student and professional (for details, see title page setup ). Unless instructed otherwise, students should use the student title page format and include the following elements, in the order listed, on the title page:
The format for the byline depends on whether the paper has one author, two authors, or three or more authors.
Students have an academic affiliation, which identities where they studied when the paper was written. Because students working together on a paper are usually in the same class, they will have one shared affiliation. The affiliation consists of the name of the department and the name of the college or university, separated by a comma (e.g., Department of Psychology, George Mason University). The department is that of the course to which the paper is being submitted, which may be different than the department of the student’s major. Do not include the location unless it is part of the institution’s name.
Write the course number and name and the instructor name as shown on institutional materials (e.g., the syllabus). The course number and name are often separated by a colon (e.g., PST-4510: History and Systems Psychology). Write the assignment due date in the month, date, and year format used in your country (e.g., Sept. 10, 2020).
Double-space the whole title page. Place the paper title three or four lines down from the top of the page. Add an extra double-spaced blank like between the paper title and the byline. Then, list the other title page elements on separate lines, without extra lines in between.
Center all title page elements (except the right-aligned page number in the header).
Write the title page using the same font and font size as the rest of your paper. Bold the paper title. Use standard font (i.e., no bold, no italics) for all other title page elements.
Repeat the paper title at the top of the first page of text. Begin the paper with an introduction to provide background on the topic, cite related studies, and contextualize the paper. Use descriptive headings to identify other sections as needed (e.g., Method, Results, Discussion for quantitative research papers). Sections and headings vary depending on the paper type and its complexity. Text can include tables and figures, block quotations, headings, and footnotes.
Double-space all text, including headings and section labels, paragraphs of text, and block quotations.
Center the paper title on the first line of the text. Indent the first line of all paragraphs 0.5-in.
Left-align the text. Leave the right margin ragged.
Indent the whole block quotation 0.5-in. from the left margin. Double-space the block quotation, the same as other body text. Find more information on the quotations page.
Use the same font throughout the entire paper. Write body text in standard (nonbold, nonitalic) font. Bold only headings and section labels. Use italics sparingly, for instance, to highlight a key term on first use (for more information, see the italics page).
For detailed guidance on formatting headings, including headings in the introduction of a paper, see the headings page and the headings in sample papers .
Tables and figures are only included in student papers if needed for the assignment. Tables and figures share the same elements and layout. See the website for sample tables and sample figures .
Tables include the following four elements:
Figures include the following four elements:
Double-space the table number and title. Single-, 1.5-, or double-space the table body (adjust as needed for readability). Double-space the table note.
Double-space the figure number and title. The default settings for spacing in figure images is usually acceptable (but adjust the spacing as needed for readability). Double-space the figure note.
Left-align the table number and title. Center column headings. Left-align the table itself and left-align the leftmost (stub) column. Center data in the table body if it is short or left-align the data if it is long. Left-align the table note.
Left-align the figure number and title. Left-align the whole figure image. The default alignment of the program in which you created your figure is usually acceptable for axis titles and data labels. Left-align the figure note.
Bold the table number. Italicize the table title. Use the same font and font size in the table body as the text of your paper. Italicize the word “Note” at the start of the table note. Write the note in the same font and font size as the text of your paper.
Bold the figure number. Italicize the figure title. Use a sans serif font (e.g., Calibri, Arial) in the figure image in a size between 8 to 14 points. Italicize the word “Note” at the start of the figure note. Write the note in the same font and font size as the text of your paper.
There are two options for the placement of tables and figures in an APA Style paper. The first option is to place all tables and figures on separate pages after the reference list. The second option is to embed each table and figure within the text after its first callout. This guide describes options for the placement of tables and figures embedded in the text. If your instructor requires tables and figures to be placed at the end of the paper, see the table and figure guidelines and the sample professional paper .
Call out (mention) the table or figure in the text before embedding it (e.g., write “see Figure 1” or “Table 1 presents”). You can place the table or figure after the callout either at the bottom of the page, at the top of the next page, or by itself on the next page. Avoid placing tables and figures in the middle of the page.
Include a callout to the table or figure in the text before that table or figure. Add a blank double-spaced line between the text and the table or figure at the bottom of the page.
Include a callout to the table in the text on the previous page before that table or figure. The table or figure then appears at the top of the next page. Add a blank double-spaced line between the end of the table or figure and the text that follows.
Embed long tables or large figures on their own page if needed. The text continues on the next page.
Reference list elements.
The reference list consists of the “References” section label and the alphabetical list of references. View reference examples on the APA Style website. Consult Chapter 10 in both the Concise Guide and Publication Manual for even more examples.
Start the reference list at the top of a new page after the text. Double-space the entire reference list (both within and between entries).
Center the “References” label. Apply a hanging indent of 0.5-in. to all reference list entries. Create the hanging indent using your word-processing program; do not manually hit the enter and tab keys.
Bold the “References” label at the top of the first page of references. Use italics within reference list entries on either the title (e.g., webpages, books, reports) or on the source (e.g., journal articles, edited book chapters).
Check page order.
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Example 1 - Research Paper Rubric. Characteristics to note in the rubric: Language is descriptive, not evaluative. Labels for degrees of success are descriptive ("Expert" "Proficient", etc.); by avoiding the use of letters representing grades or numbers representing points, there is no implied contract that qualities of the paper will ...
the paper. Paper contains a "roadmap" for the reader. There is a logical flow to the topics/arguments. Conclusion follows clearly from the arguments presented. Thesis is clear and ap-propriate. Thesis fairly well sup-ported. Paper is fairly well orga-nized. Conclusion follows from the rest of the paper. Thesis is fairly clear. Inconsistent ...
APA Style Papers include all of the following sections: (in this order) References (in APA style of course!) Numbers are expressed correctly (spelled out if at beginning of sentences!) use past tense in the abstract, introduction, and method (e.g. "Research suggested that," "the aim of this study was to...") Spelling is correct.
Research Paper Grading Rubric. For your research paper, every component of the entire assignment (outline, drafts, etc.) is subdivided into two grading schemes: content and presentation. 70% of the allotted points for the assignment are for the content of your submission, and 30% is for the presentation of the content.
GRADING RUBRIC FOR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS. Exceeds Expectations. Central idea is well developed; clarity of purpose clearly exhibited throughout paper. Abundance of evidence of critical, careful thought to support main ideas, evidence and examples are vivid and specific, while focus on topic remains tight, ideas work together as a unified whole.
Create & format an APA document exercise: Create an APA Word doc template to use throughout the program (individual activity) Write an Abstract exercise. Short research papers (2-5 pages) Group Research and/or Writing Projects. Peer Review exercises. Offer a variety of assignments including written, PPT, etc. to develop APA mastery.
Introduction 12 points. Demonstrates that student has outstanding understanding of the research subject matter. Provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the present study. Piques the readers interest and makes the importance of the question real. Gives appropriate information to previous studies that has an impact on the ...
iRubric LX9A853: Complete the paper, as specified in the instructions of the Option you chose and the general requirements listed in Bb. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the thesis, effective use of information gained through research, correct APA formatting, credibility of sources, content, quality of writing & critical thinking, grammar and mechanics, and references..
Holistic scoring is a quick method of evaluating a composition based on the reader's general impression of the overall quality of the writing—you can generally read a student's composition and assign a score to it in two or three minutes. Holistic scoring is usually based on a scale of 0-4, 0-5, or 0-6.
APA STYLE GRADING RUBRIC APA STYLE REFERENCES PAPER Reports will be graded on the criteria below. Rubric Code: Z99W78. By ehawkins Ready to use ... 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.) ...
4. Title Page: Student has an appropriate title page, completed in an APA format with the title of the paper, the student's name, a running head and date on the cover page. There is no cover page. Title page contains one out of the 3 requirements and is not in APA format. Title page contains two out of the 3 requirements and is not in APA format.
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. Part 2. Rubric for an APA Research Paper. Presentation: Length, Content, Organization, etc. Level of Proficiency
Research Paper Scoring Rubric Ideas Points 1-10 Has a well-developed thesis that conveys a perspective on the subject Poses relevant and tightly drawn questions about the topic; excludes extraneous details and inappropriate information Records important ideas, concepts, and direct quotations from a variety of reliable
Citations and references follow APA formatting guidelines. Hint: If any works are cited in the body of the paper, there MUST be a References list. Even at the Exemplary level there may be some minor (easily corrected) errors in formatting, APA can be confusing. At this level the majority of formatting is correctly done per APA 6th edition.
Example 9 - Original Research Project Rubric. Characteristics to note in the rubric: Language is descriptive, not evaluative. Labels for degrees of success are descriptive ("Expert" "Proficient", etc.); by avoiding the use of letters representing grades or numbers representing points, there is no implied contract that qualities of the paper ...
This article walks through the formatting steps needed to create an APA Style student paper, starting with a basic setup that applies to the entire paper (margins, font, line spacing, paragraph alignment and indentation, and page headers). It then covers formatting for the major sections of a student paper: the title page, the text, tables and ...
The C paper. Adequate but weaker and less effective, possibly responding less well to assignment. Presents central idea in general terms, often depending on platitudes or cliches. Usually does not acknowledge other views. Shows basic comprehension of sources, perhaps with lapses in understanding.
A detailed rubric initially designed as a scoring instrument for grading APA-style empirical research reports was tested for its ability to help students improve their scientific writing skills. Students who used the rubric while preparing their reports wrote a higher quality report than did students who did not. Students also improved the quality of their own reports after using the rubric to ...
The document discusses the key aspects of writing a thesis, including conducting thorough research, adhering to formatting guidelines like the APA style, and meeting the criteria of a grading rubric. It emphasizes the challenges of writing a thesis and recommends seeking professional assistance from services like BuyPapers.club that can provide expert guidance and support at every stage of the ...
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