This document provides a grading guide for a graduate-level writing assignment. It evaluates the paper on content, organization and tone, and mechanics. For content, the paper addressed key elements but was short of the word count. It earned 59% for linking theory to examples. For organization, the introduction needed improvement and a conclusion was missing. Mechanics received criticism for heading formatting and citation usage. Overall points earned were 92%. The guide offers feedback to strengthen introduction/conclusion, transitions, APA style, and referencing.

1. Title
ABC/123 Version X
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Grading Guide for Research Article Analysis
COM/600 Version 3
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Week 2: Grading Guide for Research Article Analysis
Content (60%)
Points Earned: 59%
· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a
substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are
supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
· An outline of the main points discussed in each section of the
article
· A summary of the article’s main points (1 to 2 paragraphs)
· An explanation of the type of information that is discussed in
each section of the article (2 to 4 paragraphs)
· An explanation for why the article would or would not be
considered a credible, reliable, and valid source (2 to 3
paragraphs)
· 525 to 700 words for the analysis
· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the
vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Comments:

2. The article analysis assignment included all required elements.
Nice work on this aspect of the assignment.
Organization & Tone (20%)
Points Earned: 18%
· The tone is appropriate.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic
and previews major points.
· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the
flow throughout the paper.
· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper,
and reviews the major points.
Comments:
I encourage you to more closely follow the format of the
Sample Outline for future assignments. One area to consider for
improvement relates to the detail in your outline. Consider
using a more detailed outline for future work. You can do this
by including more information about each section of the article.
For example, make sure to have at least three bullet points for
each major heading. Also, consider each subject change of the
article as a major heading.
Mechanics (20%)
Points Earned: 19%
· The paper—including tables, graphs, headings, title page, and
reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines
and meets course-level requirements.
· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a
reference page.
· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are
followed.
· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
Comments:

3. The mechanics of the paper look great
Total Points Earned: 96%
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SOC-449 Topic 8: Treatment and Intervention Plan Scoring
Guide
REQUIREMENTS:
POSSIBLE
ACTUAL
View the “Carl Case Study,” “Lillian Case Study,” and the
“Keeping Confidence: Suicide” videos located in MindTap.
Select one to use for this assignment. Be sure to take notes on
the intake information presented at the beginning of the case in
the selected video.
After you have viewed all three videos, select one to create a
possible treatment plan (500-750 words) for the case study that
includes only the following sections:
Describe the presenting problem.
5
Explain the identified problem
5
Explain the client’s interpersonal systems and the impact on the
client.
10

4. Propose some possible client goals and possible barriers to
change. How will you evaluate these goals?
15
Explain possible intervention ideas, including possible group
types.
10
Defend your plan, citing two to four sources.
10
TOTAL
55
Instructor Comments:
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Title
ABC/123 Version X
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Grading Guide for Psychology Research Paper
COM/600 Version 3
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University of Phoenix Material
Week 4: Grading Guide for Psychology Research Paper
Content (60%)

5. Points Earned: 55%
· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a
substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are
supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
· Using your chosen topic from the Research Topic List and the
outline created in Week 3, conduct research via the University
Library by locating 2 to 4 scholarly articles on your chosen
topic.
· Follow the steps in the “Writing Process” video.
· Write a research paper on your chosen topic by including
evidence from the 2 to 4 scholarly articles located in the
University Library.
· Refer to the outline created in Week 3 for main points and
subpoints to include in the paper.
· 700 to 1,050 words
· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the
vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Comments:
Good job addressing all key elements. The paper goes from
general ideas to specific conclusions. Transitions tie sections
together.You draw strongly on research in your paper.
Supportive Research is used to support your own thoughts and
opinions. In-text citations are integrated with your own ideas.
You did a great job with specific details and examples.
Word count was not met.
Organization & Tone (20%)
Points Earned: 20%
· The tone is appropriate.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic

6. and previews major points.
· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the
flow throughout the paper.
· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper,
and reviews the major points.
Comments:
The topic is introduced, and groundwork is laid as to the
direction of the paper. Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The
active voice is utilized when appropriate. Your introduction
clearly indicates what the paper will be about and how you will
approach the topic. You have a good conclusion in that you
have reinforced your ideas by mentioning earlier points here,
and you have used the present tense, which allows readers to
join you in deliberating the matter.
Mechanics (20%)
Points Earned: 20%
· The paper—including tables, graphs, headings, title page, and
reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines
and meets course-level requirements.
· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a
reference page.
· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are
followed.
· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
Comments:
Good job with APA formatting. Sentence clarity, grammar, and
punctuation were on target. In-text citations and reference page
were APA formatted.
Total Points Earned:
95% ~ 9.5/10
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Title
ABC/123 Version X
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Grading Guide for Graduate-Level Writing Paper
COM/600 Version 3
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University of Phoenix Material
Week 1: Grading Guide for Graduate-Level Writing Paper
Content (60%)
Points Earned: 59% Earned
· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a
substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are
supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
· Identify characteristics of graduate writing, and explain how
writing at the graduate level differs from other forms of writing
(2 to 3 paragraphs).
· Describe elements of effective written communication (1 to 2
paragraphs).
· Explain what plagiarism is and how to avoid it (1 to 2
paragraphs).
· Analyze realistic, attainable ways for managing time and
stress (1 to 2 paragraphs).
· 700 to 1,050 words
· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the

8. vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Comments:
Key elements were addressed. Major points were supported by
details, examples, and supportive research.
Word count was met
Consider linking the theory to relevant examples throughout the
paper.
Organization & Tone (20%)
Points Earned: 17% Earned
· The tone is appropriate.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic
and previews major points.
· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the
flow throughout the paper.
· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper,
and reviews the major points.
Comments:
Your paper will benefit from a stronger introduction. The
introduction provides an opportunity to capture the reader's
attention with a “hook.” It also indicates what the paper will be
about and how you will approach the topic. Refer to the 5-
paragraph tutorial from Writing Wizards in the Tutorials &
Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence for more
information about writing introductions.One of the areas for you
to particularly be aware of is making sure your ideas connect
sufficiently for example, when reviewing the different main
topics and subtopics in the outline that you have. When writing
a paper, continue to ask yourself, “How am I connecting one
section to the next? In other words, keep a larger scale focus in
mind as you work through the paper. Your essay is missing a
conclusion, which is a final paragraph much like the closing

9. argument in a jury trial, containing information from earlier
paragraphs, combining the previous “proof” into a firm decision
by the jury (the reader). A good idea would be to add a
paragraph here summing up what you have intended to
communicate in the essay.
Mechanics (20%)
Points Earned: 16% Earned
· The paper—including tables, graphs, headings, title page, and
reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines
and meets course-level requirements.
· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a
reference page.
· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are
followed.
· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
Comments:
Please check APA formatting for level headings. Level one
headings are centered, bolded, upper and lower case letters.
Level two headings need to be aligned with the left margin,
bolded, upper and lower case letters. Make sure you are
referencing when needed. For example, read through your paper
and if you are discussing a definition or a topic that is not
considered common knowledge (even a strong opinion), then a
reference is needed. Please check the Reference and Citation
Examples document in the Tutorials & Guides section of the
Center for Writing Excellence for examples of correct
formatting. Then carefully check your citations and references
to be sure that they are formatted correctly. You may want to
access the Reference and Citation Generator from the Center for
Writing Excellence homepage. This easy-to-use online tool will
help you create properly formatted reference entries.
Total Points Earned:

10. 92%
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