Excellent/Exceeds Expectations

Good/Meets Most Expectations

Incomplete/Meets Partial Expectations

Points Possible

5

4

3-1

POINTS EARNED =

Introduction Paragraph

(5 points)

Develops introduction that establishes paper topics.

Good introduction that establishes most topics.

Partially develops introduction. Needs more detail.

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

25-24

23-18

17-1

POINTS EARNED =

Short-Term & Long Term Memory

(25 points)

Discuss short-term memory and long-term memory. Apply following terms to studying: encoding, storage, and retrieval in short-term and long-term memory. Discuss applications of both types of memory to study habits.

Complete discussion of all items indicated in assignment description related to short and long term memory. Includes review of proper factual material and application of concepts to studying behavior. Fully supports discussion.

Discusses most items indicated in assignment description related to short and long term memory. Includes review of proper factual material and some application of concepts to studying behavior. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial discussion of items indicated in assignment description related to short and long term memory. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

25-24

23-18

17-1

POINTS EARNED =

Attention

(25 points)

Discuss the role attention plays in memory. Discuss the role of distraction in studying. Examine distractions (internal or external). Identify strategies to increase attention and decrease distraction, as well as how to increase motivation to maintain attention. Consider short term and long term ways to encourage motivation (reinforcers/rewards) when studying.

Complete discussion of all items indicated the assignment description related to attention, distraction, and motivation. Includes review of proper factual material and application of concepts to studying behavior. Fully supports discussion.

Discusses most items indicated in the assignment description related to attention, distraction, and motivation. Includes review of proper factual material and some application of concepts to studying behavior. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial discussion of items indicated in the assignment description related to attention, distraction, and motivation. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

15

14-12

11-1

POINTS EARNED =

Forgetting

(15 points)

Examine biological, environmental, and interference factors associated with forgetting.

Identify how this information can be used to decrease the likelihood of forgetting.

Complete discussion of all items indicated in the assignment description related to forgetting. Includes review of proper factual material and application of concepts to studying behavior. Fully supports discussion.

Discusses most items indicated in the assignment description related to forgetting. Includes review of proper factual material and some application of concepts to studying behavior. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial discussion of items indicated in the assignment description related to forgetting. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

10

9-7

6-1

POINTS EARNED =

Conclusion

(10 points)

Conclusion wraps up paper very well, and provides evidence of critical thinking, applying theories to modify or improve study habit behaviors.

Conclusion provides some application of theories to modify or improve study habit behaviors. Needs minor additional detail.

Partially develops conclusion. Needs more detail or lacks sufficient evidence of application of theories to modify or improve study habit behaviors.

Excellent/Exceeds Expectations

Good/Meets Most Expectations

Incomplete/Meets Partial Expectations

Points Possible

10-9

8-7

6-1

POINTS EARNED =

Writing Mechanics

(10 points) sentence structure, run-ons, fragments, agreement, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics, enhances the readability

Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics but with errors that may detract from the readability

Difficulties with readability due to inappropriate use of writing mechanics

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

10-9

8-7

6-1

POINTS EARNED =

Writing Organization Coherence

(10 points)

all writing fits together, makes sense, and flows in effective order – beginning, middle, end

Clarity: all writing is consistent and logical

Coherence: Well organized and purposeful writing; has beginning, middle, and end; strong and appropriate transitions

Clarity: Expresses ideas clearly and logically

Coherence: Sequence of information difficult to follow; lacks a clear beginning, middle, and end; few or inappropriate transitions

Clarity: Attempts to express ideas clearly; sometimes difficult to follow

Coherence: Unclear; lacks beginning, middle and end; fails to use transitions appropriately

Clarity: Disjointed connection of ideas; difficult to follow

For each requirement not completed, points(s) will be deducted as explained below.

(Maximum Deduction 10 Points)

POINTS DEDUCTED:

Requirements for basic APA document formatting and citations

(Maximum Deduction 10 Points)

Your assignment requires the following:

- Name at top of document (-1 point)

- 1 inch margins (-1 point)

- Times/Times New Roman font (-1 point)

- 12 point font (-1 point)

- Double spaced (-1 point)

- Informal citations within the worksheet (-1 point)

- Informal list of references (-2 points)

- Quotation marks when directly quoting a source (-2 points)

Feedback Comments:

FINAL SCORE:

Additional Feedback Comments: