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Psychology Scoring Criteria for Student Writing

RATING  APA-STYLE FORMAT  WRITING STYLE  LEVEL OF CONTENT 
5 Virtually no problems Readable, organization is excellent
no grammatical problems		 Excellent understanding of problem and theory,
Evidence of integration of material
Shows a high degree of creativity in the approach to the problem
4 Some minor problems Less readable than 5,
organization may have flaws
some grammatical errors
somewhat less attention to detail		 Theoretical ideas are less well developed,
Good summary of material,
Shows a degree of creativity in the approach to the problem
3 Displays general understanding APA-style but has one or two major flaws in paper structure Connections between major sections of the paper are weak making the paper difficult to read,
A significant number of grammatical errors,
No attention to detail		 Superficial understanding of theory,
Summary is inaccurate or incomplete
Minor attempt to integrate material
 
2 Shows some understanding of APA-style but has serious flaws in the major sections of the paper Sentences seem disconnected and read like a series of quotations,
Serious flaws in grammar and diction throughout the paper,
Carelessly written		 Serious misunderstanding of theory,
No attempt to summarize relevant literature,
No attempt to integrate material
1 No regard to APA-style Paper written with no regard for grammar or readability
Shows no attempt at a formal writing style		 No attempt to address theory or the problem,
No citation of literature,
No regard for accuracy of claims
 

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