The following example was designed by a Human Services instructor for use in his
courses on behavioral assessment and identifies particular concerns students should
address in the written assignments, including such things as citing a minimum number of
sources and adhering to APA guidelines.
| WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT GRADING CRITERIA | ||||
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| Name_______________________ | Student ID#__________ | |||
| Assignment___________________ | Total Points________ | |||
| Criteria | Points Possible | Points Scored |
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| 1. Depth of Subject | 20 |
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| Shows application of theory, research and/or relationship to subject. Adequate suport and evidence by examples. Demonstrates understanding of major conceptsand elements. | ||||
| 2. Organization | 20 |
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| Is precise, pertinent, and well supported. Provides a logical conceptual approach. Clearly links concepts and principles to subject. Avoids introducing tangential material that detracts from central focus. Provides clear transitions between and within section of the paper. | ||||
| 3. Completeness and Accuracy | 20 |
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| Interpretation of data and concepts are apropriate. Adheres to and fulfills requirements of the assignment. | ||||
| 4. Clarity of Expression | 25 |
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| Sentences are clear, concise, varied, and logical. Vocabulary and terminology are appropriate to the subject, purpose, and audience. Subjects agree with verbs. Elements are parallel. References and word order are clear. Spelling, punctuation, captialization, possessive forms, etc., are correct. Manuscript has been proofread and corrected. | ||||
| 5. Consistent with APA Standards | 15 |
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| Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Documentation provided when apropriate in APA format. For maximum credit a minimum of six scholarly references realted to content/tests are required. | ||||
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