Psy 306. HISTORY OF MODERN PSYCHOLOGY

Instructor: Art Warmoth

PAPER or PRESENTATION EVALUATION RUBRICS

Individual research paper or group class presentation on a topic which you choose and research. Include a discussion of the historical background of your topic.

25% of final letter grade.

Presentations start May 16. Papers are due May 23.

KEY:

O = Outstanding I = Improvement Needed

V = Very Good U = Unsatisfactory

S = Satisfactory

1. The content of the paper or presentation:

Useful information, timely, relevant O V S I U

Research findings–thoroughly researched O V S I U

Critical Analysis/Interpretation/ Synthesis O V S I U

Related to historical topics studied

in Psy 306 O V S I U

Topic placed in social, political &

Economic context O V S I U

2a. The style and effectiveness of the presentation:

Original, imaginative, lively, engaging O V S I U

Well-organized, clear, easy to understand O V S I U

All group members collaborate O V S I U*

Effective use of media, O V S I U

props & displays, experiential

exercises, etc.

*Students making presentations should submit their individual research notes.

2b. Writing Style of Research Paper

Technique: correct grammar & spelling,

clarity & precision of language O V S I U

Overall organization O V S I U

Range & appropriateness of research sources;

use of appropriate quotations and examples O V S I U

Correct APA Reference style O V S I U