RUBRIC FOR OUT-OF-CLASS SUMMARIES (PSY 233)

20-point summary:

- Article attached to summary.
- Typed, double-spaced, 3 pages in length.
- Well-organized.
- Correct grammar and spelling.
- Clearly written and understandable.
- Answers main points mentioned in syllabus:
2/3 of paper about central points of article (in impartial, objective fashion):
1.    Purpose of research
2.    How researchers measured the phenomenon they were investigating
3.    Results
4.    Implications of findings (why findings are important)
- Last 1/3 paper about “scientifically and clinically probing (support and criticisms) reactions to theoretical, methodological, and practical material.”  In other words, describe what you see as the pros and cons of the theory(ies) used behind the research, the methods employed, and the possible practical applications.
- Must show in paper how research article is relevant to material (e.g., theories and theorists) learned in class.

10-point summary:

- Article attached to summary.
- Typed, double-spaced, 3 pages in length.
- Good organization, although there may be some glaring problems.
- Grammar and spelling are okay, but there are some glaring problems.
- Clear and mainly easy to read, with some difficulties in understanding.
- Answers most, if not all, main points mentioned in syllabus (see description of the 20-point summary).
- Pros and cons of theory, methods, and applications not specified.
- Not clear on how research article is relevant to class.

0-point summary:

- Summary not turned in on time.
- Article not attached to summary.
- Not typed, not double-spaced, less than 3 pages in length.
- Most segments of paper have major problems (i.e., whole rubric sections missing or not recognizable) / Does not answer most of main points on syllabus (see description of the 20-point summary). 
- Is incoherent, not written in an understandable manner.

Tips:

- DO NOT PLAGIARIZE; this will result in a zero for the paper and lead to other adverse counsequences (see syllabus for details)!  If you are uncertain about whether you are accidentally plagiarizing or not, refer to the link on the course syllabus page or talk to Dr. Stevens or me before you turn in your paper.
- DO NOT USE EXTENSIVE QUOTES; this will lower your grade substantially!  You must paraphrase purpose, methods, results, etc.
- Have an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Proofread your paper before submitting it!
- Don't forget to cite the authors using APA style: (Author(s), year) or for quotes use (Author(s),
   year, page #).  Cite quotes every time you will use them to avoid plagiarism.
- Use (first author name followed by et al., year) when citing more than 2 authors to make writing simpler.
- Don't need to include a reference page for the summary since we will have a copy of the original article.