Life Span Psychology

Research Paper must follow American Psychological Association Publication Manual, Sixth Edition, 2009.

Research topic must analyze Life Span/Developmental Psychology subject matter.

Guidelines should include:

1. Title Page, including Title, Author’s Name (Byline) and Institutional

            Affiliation, and Author Note;

1. Abstract;
2. Six to ten pages;
3. Reference Page;
4. Minimum of two (2) book references;
5. One letter grade deduction for any late paper.

A+ (300 points) – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Utilizes library research and quotes from outside sources, properly citing APA format;
• Formulates a concise, logical progression of ideas that demonstrates an objective presentation of the topic;
• Demonstrates mastery of grammar and usage conventions of Standard English;
• Demonstrates mastery of psychological terminology.

A (285 points)

• Utilizes library research and quotes from outside sources, properly citing APA format with few errors, including minor errors in Title page; or
• Formulates a logical progression of ideas that demonstrates an objective presentation of the topic; or
• Demonstrates mastery of grammar and usage conventions of Standard English with few errors; or
• Demonstrates mastery of psychological terminology.

B (255 points)

• Utilizes library research and quotes from outside sources, properly citing APA format with several errors, including minor errors Running Head and/or Title Page; or
• Composes a logical progression of ideas that demonstrates an objective presentation of the topic; or
• Demonstrates proper grammar and usage conventions of Standard English with several errors; or
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychological terminology.

C (225 points)

• Utilizes library research and quotes from outside sources, properly citing APA format with several errors, including errors in Running Head and/or Title Page, no Abstract, no Title Page, or poor paper presentation; or
• Composes a progression of ideas that demonstrates the topic; or
• Demonstrates proper grammar and usage conventions of Standard English with many errors; or
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of psychological terminology.

D (195 points)

• Lacks library research and quotes from outside sources, improperly citing APA format with many errors, including errors in Running Head and/or Title Page, no Abstract, no Title Page, poor paper presentation, or no Reference Page; or
• Progression of ideas does not demonstrate critical thinking skills; or
• Lacks proper grammar and usage conventions of Standard English; or
• Lacks basic knowledge of psychological terminology.

F (150 to 0 points)

• Paper did not meet assignment requirements;
• Paper not submitted.
• Plagiarism.