Clearly states page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the assigned paper topic.

States page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the assigned paper with 1–2 errors.

States page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the assigned paper with 3 errors.

States page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the assigned paper with 4 or more errors.

Does not state page numbers OR does not state page numbers for assigned paper topic.

Types the general reference format for a journal article from Publication Manual of the APA from page 198 with 0-1 errors.

Types the general reference format for a journal article from Publication Manual of the APA from page 198 with 2-3 errors.

Types the general reference format for a journal article from Publication Manual of the APA from page 198 with 4-5 errors.

Types the general reference format for a journal article from Publication Manual of the APA from page 198 with 6-8 errors.

Does not type the General Reference Format from page 198 of the Publication Manual of the APA OR Types the general reference format for a journal article from Publication Manual of the APA from page 198 with more than 8 errors.

Reference for the assigned article is typed using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available. Minimal or no errors (0–1 error).

Reference for the assigned article is typed using APA format including the items at left with 2–3 errors.

Reference for the assigned article is typed using APA format including the items at left with 4-5 errors.

Reference typed with 6-8 errors in APA format from the items at left.

Reference is not for the assigned article OR APA format includes more than 8 errors.

Types a quotation (10–25 words) from assigned article using correct APA citation including quotation marks, authors’ names, year, page numbers, and parentheses with no errors or one minor error. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.

Types a quotation (10–25 words) from assigned article using APA citation including items at left with 2–3 minor errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.

Quotation slightly too long or too short. OR Types a quotation (10–25 words) from assigned article using APA citation with 4-5 errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.

Quotation excessively too long or too short, or quoted selected words or ideas the author of the article cited from another source, or 6-7 errors in APA format.

More than 7 errors in APA quotation format.

Types appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted (in the previous section) using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 0-1 error.

Types mostly appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted (in the previous section) using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 2–3 errors in paraphrasing or citation.

Types minimally appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted (in the previous section) using APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 4-5 errors.

Poorly paraphrased version and/or APA citation with 6 or more errors.

Copied several sequential words from article.

Develops outline for professional paper including introduction, 2 subtopics consistent with each of the two main topics provided, and conclusion (as required on Template). Excellent specifics used.

Develops outline for professional paper including introduction, 2 subtopics consistent with each of the two main topics provided, and conclusion (as required on Template). Mostly good specifics used.

Develops outline for professional paper including introduction, 1-2 subtopics consistent with each of the two main topics provided, and conclusion (as required on Template). Fair specifics used.

Develops minimal outline for professional paper that may not include all of the following: introduction, 2 subtopics consistent with each of the two main topics provided, and conclusion (as required on Template). Subtopics minimal in quality. Some items may be missing. Minimal specifics used.

Outline not provided.