Author _________________________________ Content and Organization Excellent – E Good – G Needs

Author _________________________________

Content and Organization 

Excellent – E

Good – G

Needs Work – N

Comments:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

Identified the topic of interest.

Appropriately describe information relevant to the question from the sources

Evaluate Limitations of the stud(ies). No study is perfect. What were weaknesses of the study?

Suggest some directions for future research on this question. What studies could be done to address some of the limitations that you identified?

Did you find this topic interesting? What did you learn from it?

Uses at least three research articles

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Readability and Style 

Comments: 

Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics
10 Percent

Comments: 

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

 Page count (4-6)

Additional Comments: